North Korean diplomat criticizes Japanese stance

North Korean diplomat criticizes Japanese stance

North Korean Vice Chairman and Director of International Affairs criticizes Japan's stance on his country in talks with ...

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2020 volunteer application schedule announced, working conditions under fire

2020 volunteer application schedule announced, working conditions under fire

The Japan Olympic Organizing Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan Government say they will accept 2020 volunteer application...

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Craftsman's one-of-a-kind wood pens

Craftsman's one-of-a-kind wood pens

A craftsman in Nagasaki is creating gorgeous pens using wood sourced worldwide.

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Rubella cases at 5-year high

Rubella cases at 5-year high

A rubella outbreak in Japan reaches a 5-year high of cases.

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Experts plan for Mt. Fuji eruption

Experts plan for Mt. Fuji eruption

Experts discuss how to ease disruptions if Mt. Fuji erupts and blankets metro Tokyo in ash.

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Hokkaido Power Station will not resume operation until late September

Hokkaido Power Station will not resume operation until late September

Operations at quake-hit coal power station in Hokkaido are expected to resume after late September.

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Kansai airport operates only 20 percent

Kansai airport operates only 20 percent

Kansai International Airport's flights have been cut down to 20% a week following the damage caused by Typhoon Jebi.

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Hiroshima man's pizza vending machine mission

Hiroshima man's pizza vending machine mission

A pizza vending machine is drawing crowds in Hiroshima.

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Naruhito tours EU hi-tech research center

Naruhito tours EU hi-tech research center

Crown Prince Naruhito visits a hi-tech research center in Grenoble, France.

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Abe, Putin conclude summit

Abe, Putin conclude summit

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Vladimir Putin discuss a territorial dispute and North Korea in Vladivostok.

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