United jet bound for Washington makes emergency landing


United jet bound for Washington makes emergency landing


United Airlines Flight 804 bound for Washington makes an emergency landing at Narita Airport.

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Japan's ambassador returning to South Korea

Japan's ambassador returning to South Korea

The Japanese ambassador recalled to protest a 'comfort women' statue in front of the consulate in Busan returns to South...

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7 riders stuck atop coaster

7 riders stuck atop coaster

7 unlucky riders are stranded 30 meters high on a roller coaster.

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Firms welcome new recruits

Firms welcome new recruits

The public and private sectors across Japan welcome new recruits with initiation ceremonies.

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Business sentiment improves

Business sentiment improves

Business confidence improves at large manufacturers in March on the back of economic recovery.

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Japan ambassador heading back to Seoul

Japan ambassador heading back to Seoul

Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida says Ambassador Yasumasa Nagamine will be dispatched to Seoul after he was recall...

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The bloom is on in Tokyo

The bloom is on in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms officially reach full bloom in Tokyo and elsewhere after taking their own sweet time to do so.

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Hyotan lamps light the way

Hyotan lamps light the way

A craftsman in northern Japan is creating custom lamps from hyotan gourds.

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Off season snowstorm strands hundreds

Off season snowstorm strands hundreds

An off season snowstorm strands about 600 people at New Chitose airport in northern Japan.

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Mama chari bike race

Mama chari bike race

People in western Japan join an obstacle race with heavy shopping bicycles called "mama chari" or "mama bikes."

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