Japan sees record tourism spend

Japan sees record tourism spend

Japan earned a record roughly $41b in inbound tourism spending in 2018.

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Emperor attends last poetry ceremony

Emperor attends last poetry ceremony

The New Year's poetry reading ceremony is held at the Imperial Palace with "light" as a theme.

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Demons wish for children's well-being

Demons wish for children's well-being

Demon-like creatures terrify children but wish for their well-being.

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Why Japanese people wear masks

Why Japanese people wear masks

People in Japan wear a mask to protect from infections, as well as for fashion.

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Autonomous tractor aims to ease farmers' burden

Autonomous tractor aims to ease farmers' burden

A self-driving tractor is among new technology Japan is developing to assist its aging farmers.

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Boeing to use Japanese firms in electric plane project

Boeing to use Japanese firms in electric plane project

Boeing and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have a new agreement on developing electric planes.

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Historical site morphs into winter wonderland

Historical site morphs into winter wonderland

Like moths to light, people throng to Shirakawa-go to see the traditional village's sites in illuminated winter splendor...

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Japan-Russia talks go nowhere

Japan-Russia talks go nowhere

A Japan-Russia foreign ministers' meeting again shows the deep gap between the nations.

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Rare white bear filmed in Hokkaido

Rare white bear filmed in Hokkaido

A rare white bear is filmed in southern Hokkaido.

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Hokkaido sees winter's coldest day

Hokkaido sees winter's coldest day

A cold front sends the mercury to -29.7 C in Hokkaido, the coldest yet this season.

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