Japan releases video of alleged S. Korea radar lock

Japan releases video of alleged S. Korea radar lock

Japan releases a video indicating that a South Korean destroyer locked its radar on a Japanese patrol plane.

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Snow blankets Japan

Snow blankets Japan

Snow covers a wide range of areas in Japan.

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Fire ritual at Narita temple

Fire ritual at Narita temple

The annual year-end fire ritual takes place at Naritasan Temple.

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New way to mourn

New way to mourn

A robot may create a new way to mourn in Japan.

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Zodiac baton relayed from dog to boar

Zodiac baton relayed from dog to boar

An annual zodiac handover ceremony is held in Osaka ahead of the New Year.

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Heavy snow falls on northern Japan

Heavy snow falls on northern Japan

A cold front brings heavy snow to parts of northern Japan.

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Japan to restart commercial whaling next July

Japan to restart commercial whaling next July

Japan officially declares to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission and will restart commercial whaling next...

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Deck the trees for the New Year

Deck the trees for the New Year

Special types of trees are being decorated for New Year's to bring good luck.

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Reclining Buddha gets brushed up before New Year

Reclining Buddha gets brushed up before New Year

A reclining Buddha gets a clean-up before the new year.

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Japan approves policies to help foreign workers

Japan approves policies to help foreign workers

Japan approves a set of policies to make life easier for prospective foreign workers.

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