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Male University Student in Japan’s Kofu Jumps off Building After Eating ‘Uplifting’ Cookies
KOFU — A male university student was hospitalized in Kofu in May after eating cookies which were ...
June 19, 2025
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Rainy Season Concludes in Amami Region; Season Ends 10 Days Earlier Than Average
The rainy season appears to have ended in the Kagoshima-Amami region, the Japan Meteorological Ag...
June 19, 2025
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Highs Exceed 35 C for 3 Consecutive Days; Tajimi, Gifu Pref., Tops List with High of 37.6 C
A high pressure system remained in place over Japan on Wednesday, causing a third consecutive day...
June 18, 2025
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Tohoku, Yamagata Shinkansen Services Continue to Be Disrupted; JR East Cancels Some Services Bound for Tokyo
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) said it has canceled some services on the Tohoku and Yamagata Sh...
June 18, 2025
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Cabinet Approves Tougher Penalties for Infractions by Bicycle Riders; Riders Still Permitted to Use Sidewalks Except in Extreme Cases
The Cabinet approved a bill on Tuesday to toughen penalties for bicycle riders who commit traffic...
June 18, 2025
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Three Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Copper Cables; Suspects Are Believed to Be Part of a Vietnamese Metal Theft Ring
Three Vietnamese men, including a 25-year-old unemployed Yokohama resident, have been arrested on...
June 18, 2025
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Tohoku Shinkansen Resumes Operation Between Tokyo, Sendai
The Tohoku Shinkansen line, which had suspended operation between Tokyo and Sendai stations, resu...
June 17, 2025
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Rainy Season Carries Hidden Danger of Heatstroke; Sufferers May Fail to Notice Dehydration Due to Humidity
A high pressure system raised temperatures across Japan on Tuesday morning, causing intense summe...
June 17, 2025
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Construction Site of Planned Tallest Skyscraper in Japan Opened to Press; Torch Tower will be 385 Meters High when Completed in May 2028
The site near JR Tokyo Station where the planned Torch Tower is under construction as the future ...
June 17, 2025
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Tohoku Shinkansen Suspends Operations Between Tokyo and Sendai; No Time Scheduled for Service Resumption Available
Tohoku Shinkansen line has suspended all operations between JR Tokyo station and JR Sendai statio...
June 17, 2025
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Temperatures Rise Over 35 C in Tokyo, Kanto Area, Reaching Extreme Heat; 210 Spots across Japan Record Over 30 C
Temperatures rose over 35 C, reaching extreme heat in many places including Tokyo, Gunma and Chib...
June 17, 2025
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Japan Railway, Logistics Firms Launch Luggage Services for Tourists One after Another
More railway and logistics companies are offering luggage storage services. As this allows foreig...
June 16, 2025
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2025 Osaka Expo: Riot Officer Accidentally Fires Gun in Police Vehicle; No Injuries Reported
OSAKA – A riot police officer on duty at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo accidentally fired a gun whil...
June 16, 2025
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Many Areas Throughout Japan Experience Extremely Hot Day; 36.5 C Reached in Ehime, 31.6 C in Tokyo (Update 1)
Temperatures rose nationwide on Monday. Central Tokyo recorded its hottest temperature so far thi...
June 16, 2025
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Aomori Pref. City Holds Parade Featuring Harley Davidsons for American Day Event with U.S. Air Base
MISAWA, Aomori — A parade featuring Harley-Davidson motorbikes was among the events held for Amer...
June 16, 2025
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