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2 Danish Journalists Document Japan’s Expos at 2 Different Times; Looking for ‘Surprises’ at Major Events
The 1970 Osaka Expo was widely reported on not only in Japan but also by overseas media. The even...
March 27, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Begin to Bloom in Japan’s Tokushima; Bringing Smiles to People Visiting Park
TOKUSHIMA — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms in Tokushima have begun to bloom, the Tokushima Regional...
March 27, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Officially in Bloom in Nagoya; 2 Days Earlier than Last Year
NAGOYA — Someiyoshino cherry flowers have begun to bloom in Nagoya City, the Nagoya Regional Mete...
March 27, 2025
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More Japanese Textbooks Warn About Risks of Generative AI; Students Urged to Think About Internet’s Effect on Elections
Textbook screenings for mainly first-year high school students revealed a sharp increase in the n...
March 27, 2025
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Takanawa Gateway City Complex in Tokyo to Partially Open; New Complex to Serve as Hub for Those in Industry, Academia
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is set to partially open Takanawa Gateway City, a building compl...
March 27, 2025
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IAEA Reports Confirm Fukushima Treated Water Continues to Meet Safety Standards; FY25 Water Release Comparable to FY24
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed the discharge of treated water from Tokyo El...
March 26, 2025
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Court Wary of Future Harm from Unification Church, Deems Illegal Donations Were Systemic, Prolonged
With the harm caused by the Unification Church amounting to more than ¥20 billion over four decad...
March 26, 2025
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Cherry Blossom Season Begins in Japan’s Oita; Highest-ever March Temperatures Recorded in Parts of the Region
OITA — Someiyoshino cherry trees have begun blooming in Oita City, the Japan Meteorological Agenc...
March 26, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Blooming in Fukuoka 2 Days Earlier Than Last Year; Coincides with Start of Spring Festival
FUKUOKA — Someiyoshino cherry tree flowers have begun blooming in Fukuoka City, the Fukuoka Regio...
March 26, 2025
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Wildfires in Ehime, Okayama Prefs in Japan Continue to Spread; New Wildfire in Miyazaki City Breaks Out
The wildfires in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, and Okayama City continued to spread on Wednesday mor...
March 26, 2025
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Temperatures Hit 30.2C in Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 30.2C was observed in Saito City, Miyazaki Prefectu...
March 26, 2025
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Govt Welcomes Unification Church Court Ruling in Japan; Religious Organization Expected to File Immediate Appeal
The government welcomed the court’s decision to grant its motion to dissolve the Unification Chur...
March 26, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Officially Blooming in Japan’s Saga; Full Bloom Likely to Come in About 1 Week
Cherry trees started flowering in Saga on Tuesday, according to the Saga district meteorological ...
March 26, 2025
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Tohoku Shinkansen Services Resumed (Update 1)
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) resumed the Tohoku Shinkansen services at around 6:10 p.m. on We...
March 26, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Officially Blooming in Matsuyama; Flowers Spotted in Dogo Park
Cherry trees started flowering in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on Tuesday, according to the Matsu...
March 26, 2025
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