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Shinkansen: Tohoku Shinkansen Resumes Operation between Tokyo, Sendai Stations after Over-2-Hour Suspension (Update 1)
Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended between Tokyo and Sendai stations since around 0:20 p.m. on ...
March 10, 2025
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Symposium Held to Discuss Yokohama’s Independence from Kanagawa Pref.; Mayor Calls Administration Management Inefficient
A symposium to deepen understanding of the “special city” system that Yokohama is aiming to legis...
March 10, 2025
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Ofunato Forest Fire Declared Under Control; Evacuation Order Remains in Effect for 979 Households
OFUNATO, Iwate — The city government of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, declared at 5 p.m. Sunday that...
March 9, 2025
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Aleph, Aum Supreme Truth Cult’s Successor, Fails to Report ¥700 Million; Group Apparently Sought to Hide Assets
Aum Supreme Truth’s main successor transferred financial assets in an apparent attempt to conceal...
March 9, 2025
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Service Suspension for Coupled Shinkansen Trains Extended Through Friday; Cause of Decupling Still Unidentified
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) has said that its suspension of coupled Shinkansen train service...
March 9, 2025
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Mimosa Flowers Gifted in Gratitude on International Women’s Day
A customer holds a bouquet of mimosa flowers at an Aoyama Flower Market store in Minato Ward, Tok...
March 8, 2025
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Few Local Assemblies Have Moved to Curb Harassment against Women Legislators, According to Yomiuri Survey
Only 30 local government assemblies have taken measures to prevent harassment against female memb...
March 8, 2025
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Forest Fire in Ofunato, Iwate: Residents Return Home as Evacuation Orders Are Partially Lifted
OFUNATO, Iwate — Residents expressed relief on Saturday after spending their first night back hom...
March 8, 2025
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Snow in Tokyo Forecast to Reach 5 Centimeters; Heavy Snow to Fall Between Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning
Heavy snow is expected in the Kanto-Koshin region between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, ac...
March 8, 2025
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744 Japanese Letters on U.S. Aid After 1923 Quake Found;President Calvin Coolidge Quickly Organized Relief
Over 700 letters from Japanese students expressing appreciation for U.S. assistance for the 1923 ...
March 8, 2025
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JR East Official Issues Apology over Tohoku Shinkansen Decoupling; Cause Likely Different to September Accident
A senior official of East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) issued an apology regarding an incident inv...
March 7, 2025
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Nagoya High Court Rules Provisions Not Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional; Compensation Appeal Rejected
NAGOYA — The Nagoya High Court ruled Friday that provisions of the Civil Code that do not allow s...
March 7, 2025
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Akita, Yamagata Shinkansen Trains Suspend Direct Service from Tokyo; Move Comes After Train Cars Decouple
Direct service is suspended from Tokyo Station for Akita and Yamagata Shinkansen trains on Friday...
March 7, 2025
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3 Sewer Construction Workers Die After Being Found Unconscious in Manhole (Update 1)
Three male construction workers were found unconscious inside a manhole at a sewer construction s...
March 7, 2025
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Hyogo Prefectural Assembly Panel Confirms ‘Certain Facts’ in Investigation of Harassment Accusations Against Gov. Saito
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly approved by majority vote the investigation report by its Article ...
March 7, 2025
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