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3 Healthy Pallas’ Cat Kittens Born at Higashiyama Zoo in Nagoya
NAGOYA — Three Pallas’ cat kittens were born at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden in Nagoya, t...
June 25, 2025
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Ape Consultation Section’ Reopened in Hiroshima Pref. for 1st Time in 55 Years
The former town of Saijo, now part of the city of Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture, caused a stir in...
June 25, 2025
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JAL Suspends Flights between Haneda and Doha; May Resume Service as Early as Friday
Japan Airlines Co. announced Tuesday that direct Japan Airlines (JAL) flights between Haneda Airp...
June 24, 2025
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22 Mil. Admissions Needed for Osaka-Kansai Expo to Be Profitable, Organizer Says; Average of 130,000 Visitors Necessary Per Day
The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo can become profitable if the event sees 22 million admissions during i...
June 24, 2025
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Police Eager to Publicize Ban on Flying Drones near Osaka-Kansai Expo; Multilingual Events Held to Raise Awareness
OSAKA — The Osaka prefectural police is making efforts to keep people informed about an Osaka pre...
June 24, 2025
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Yomiuri Reporters Win Award for Analysis of China Military; Praised for Contributing to Important Policy Decisions
A group of Yomiuri Shimbun reporters covering security issues has been chosen for the top journal...
June 24, 2025
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M5.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude-5.0 earthquake was detected in the sea off Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan at ...
June 24, 2025
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Research Organization Forecasts Climate Change to Progress to Hokkaido Temperatures of Over 40 C in Around 2100
The Hokkaido Research Organization (HRO) has released a video on its website with a simulated wea...
June 24, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Online Public Offering for Myaku-Myaku Statues Begins; Sale Aims to Reduce Waste from Event
Public offering of two statues of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku began Friday on a...
June 24, 2025
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Okinawa Marks 80th Anniversary of Fierce WWII Battle; Names of Yamato Battleship Crew Added to Peace Memorial
ITOMAN, Okinawa — Okinawa Prefecture marked Okinawa Memorial Day on Monday, remembering the Battl...
June 23, 2025
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Lottery in Aomori Pref. Rewards Locals Who Get Treated for High Blood Pressure
The Aomori prefectural government has launched a lottery in which it will reward residents who go...
June 23, 2025
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Typhoon Sepat Forms near Ogasawara Islands
Typhoon Sepat, also referred to as Typhoon No. 2, formed in waters near the Ogasawara Islands on ...
June 23, 2025
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46-year-old Man Killed by Bear in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture; 2nd Man Sustained Minor Injuries
A 46-year-old man was killed by a bear in a forest in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture on Sunday morning...
June 22, 2025
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M5.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was observed in the sea off Kodakarajima island in Kagoshima Prefectur...
June 22, 2025
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2,000 People Strike Poses to Mark International Day of Yoga at Tokyo Temple; Celebrating Solstice Under Harsh Sunlight
Participants practice yoga at Tsukiji Hongwanji temple in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, during an event marki...
June 22, 2025
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