News With Video
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General NewsSwans overwinter at eastern Japan bird sanctuary
Overwintering swans stretch their wings at a pond in the Hakucho no Sato sanctuary in Inzai, Chiba P...
January 7, 2023
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General News2 killed after car hit by JR train at crossing
MITO — Two people died after their minicar was hit by a train at a railroad crossing on the JR Joban...
January 6, 2023
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Travel SpotsKyoto’s Yasaka Shrine: New Year’s karuta card event held for 1st time in 3 years
A karuta card-matching game traditionally played at New Year’s was held at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto’s ...
January 4, 2023
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Imperial FamilyJapanese Imperial family offers first New Year greetings at palace in 3 years
The Imperial family held its first New Year greetings in three years on Monday at the Imperial Palac...
January 2, 2023
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Imperial FamilyEmperor gives message of hope for 2023
The Emperor issued a statement to convey his thoughts as the New Year began. The following is the fu...
January 1, 2023
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General NewsJumbo rabbit welcomes in New Year at Japanese shrine in Tsu
The Tatsumizu Shrine in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, welcomed in the new year with its annual “jumbo zodiac ...
December 31, 2022
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General News2 missing after landslide hits houses in Yamagata Pref.
YAMAGATA — A landslide in the early hours of Saturday morning crashed into a cluster of houses and o...
December 31, 2022
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Kako turns 28 as public appearances increase
Princess Kako, the younger daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 28 on Thursday. This year, as ...
December 29, 2022
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General NewsFirefighters battle Tokyo factory blaze all day long
A fire broke out in a two-story factory of Daiichi Kagaku Kogyosho, a liquid soap manufacturing comp...
December 27, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Emeritus turns 89
The Emperor Emeritus turned 89 on Friday. He lives a quiet and relaxed life with the Empress Emerita...
December 23, 2022
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General NewsColorful cocoon decorations to welcome New Year visitors at Japan shrine
Miko shrine maidens add the finishing touches to Japanese bush clover branches decorated with silkwo...
December 23, 2022
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General NewsBamboo lanterns brighten Tokyo shrine at foot of Skytree
Bamboo lanterns illuminate the grounds of Ushijima Shrine in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, with Tokyo Skytree ...
December 22, 2022
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General NewsHeavy snow halts 800 cars in Niigata Pref.
Heavy snow continued Tuesday in Niigata Prefecture and elsewhere along the Sea of Japan trapping ve...
December 20, 2022
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General NewsThomas steam locomotive back in service in Shizuoka Pref.
SHIMADA, Shizuoka — Steam locomotives, including the popular Thomas the Tank Engine, are back in ser...
December 18, 2022
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General NewsHave a healthy New Year with Japanese spring herbs
Pots of seven spring herbs thought to bring good luck when eaten at New Year’s are prepared at Ueshi...
December 16, 2022
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