Snow falls in Sapporo, observed on Mt. Fuji

Snow falls in Sapporo, observed on Mt. Fuji

Snow falls in Sapporo and is also observed on Mt. Fuji.

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Smoke on train causes delay

Smoke on train causes delay

Sagami Railway says a lightning may have struck its train.

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LDP wins landslide victory

LDP wins landslide victory

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party coalition takes 312 seats in the 48th Lower House election.

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Exit polls show LDP leading Parliament race

Exit polls show LDP leading Parliament race

Exit polls for Japan's 48th Lower House election show Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party poised for a ...

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Nikkei posts 14 straight days of gains

Nikkei posts 14 straight days of gains

Japan's Nikkei index was up a 14th straight day for the first time since 1961.

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Nissan workers speak out

Nissan workers speak out

A Nissan worker tells Nippon TV there wasn't an atmosphere for speaking about unqualified inspectors.

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Empress Michiko turns 83

Empress Michiko turns 83

Japan's Empress Michiko turns 83, noting this year may be the last the Imperial Couple travels in an official capacity.

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Typhoon Lan to slam Japan

Typhoon Lan to slam Japan

Powerful Typhoon Lan is forecast to slam southwest Japan as the nation prepares to vote on Sunday.

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Sensors and scanners moving IoT forward

Sensors and scanners moving IoT forward

An expo in Tokyo has sensor and scanning innovations pushing the IoT forward and making things ever more connected.

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Bluefin tuna could get cheaper

Bluefin tuna could get cheaper

With catches possibly set to rise 50%, the price of bluefin tuna may be going down.

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