Discovering lesser-known scenic spots

Discovering lesser-known scenic spots

Japan's natural scenery and cultural experiences are drawing more and more foreign tourists off the beaten path.

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Japan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders

Japan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders

Japan criticizes South Korea's top court ruling requiring Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate former forced labore...

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Underwear maker showcases last bra of the year

Underwear maker showcases last bra of the year

An underwear maker's annual bra of the year tradition wraps with a final bra showcasing Japan's soon to end Heisei Era.

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Rituals added to UNESCO list

Rituals added to UNESCO list

10 traditional Japanese rituals are added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Opposition highlights foreign worker abuse

Opposition highlights foreign worker abuse

The opposition slams a contentious immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers in Japan's upper house...

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Immigration reform heads to upper house

Immigration reform heads to upper house

Debate on a controversial immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers moves to Japan's upper house.

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Yamaguchi's new geopark luring visitors

Yamaguchi's new geopark luring visitors

A Nippon TV affiliate checks out Japan's latest geopark.

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Sneak peek of emergency exit for maglev Shinkansen

Sneak peek of emergency exit for maglev Shinkansen

An emergency exit for the maglev Shinkansen line is shown to the press for the first time.

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Artist prepares for new year

Artist prepares for new year

An artist in northern Japan is working on handcrafted kites that are believed to bring good luck.

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Imperial Couple visits multicultural facility

Imperial Couple visits multicultural facility

Japan's Imperial Couple visits a multicultural facility in central Japan.

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