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Kobe Steel Develops Capsules to Dispose of Unexploded Ammunition; Estimated 1,900 Tons Still Remain in Okinawa Pref.
Kobe Steel Ltd. showed to the press capsule-type blast-proof containers to dispose of unexploded ...
April 15, 2025
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First Train with Ishinomori Manga Characters Retires; Train Brought Smiles to Miyagi Pref. as Symbol of Recovery from 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi — The first Mangattan Liner train, decorated with characters created by mangak...
April 15, 2025
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TEPCO Begins 2nd Nuclear Debris Removal Work
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. on Tuesday morning began the second...
April 15, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka : Flying Car Makes Debut Flight; Vehicles Designed by Different Companies Set to Fly Around Venue
OSAKA — A flying vehicle made a successful demo flight in front of visitors at the 2025 Osaka-Kan...
April 15, 2025
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Last Evacuation Center Closes in Ishikawa Pref. After Record-Breaking Rain in Sept. and Earthquake in Jan.
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — The last evacuation center in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by record-bre...
April 14, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Turkmenistan Holds 1st National Day Event; Global Traditions, Cultures to Be Showcased
Turkmenistan held the first national day event of the Osaka-Kansai Expo on Monday, the second day...
April 14, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Ukraine, Palestine Pavilions Demonstrate Resilience Amid Conflicts
Most international pavilions at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo opened on Sunday, the same day as the ...
April 14, 2025
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58,000 Elderly People Died Alone at Home in Japan in 2024
Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)—The National Police Agency has said that 58,044 elderly people livin...
April 14, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Expo Opens amid Challenges, Hopes
Osaka, April 13 (Jiji Press)—Challenges and hopes marked Sunday’s opening of the 2025 World Expos...
April 14, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Expo Venue Exclusively Uses Cashless Payments; Visitors Advised to Refrain from Bringing Large Baggage
As the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo kicked off, visitors should be aware of numerous guidelines for the...
April 13, 2025
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Ehime Castle Town Turns Traditional Japanese Houses into Hotels to Preserve Townscape, Attract Tourism
OZU, Ehime — The city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town f...
April 13, 2025
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2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo Opens, Draws Crowds; Visitors Flock to Attractions
OSAKA — The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo opened to the public on the artificial island of Yumeshima in ...
April 13, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Event Kicks off Amid Lingering Concerns; Test Run Revealed Issues with Long Lines, Risk of Heatstroke
OSAKA — The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo opened on Sunday with operational issues coming to light durin...
April 13, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Event Also for Business Networking; Discovering Demand in Overseas Markets
World Expos bring together a large number of people from various countries over a six-month perio...
April 13, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Myaku-Myaku House Enjoys Popularity at Expo; Crowds Gather for Commemorative Pictures, Character Goods
OSAKA — Myaku-Myaku House, where visitors can take commemorative photos with 2025 Osaka-Kansai Ex...
April 13, 2025
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