Hairy fish

Hairy fish

Locals in Aomori, northern Japan, find fish with algae growing from their heads that looks like hair.

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Giant panda Saihin turns 1

Giant panda Saihin turns 1

Saihin, a giant panda at Wakayama's Adventure World, celebrates her first birthday.

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Hunters kill bear near residential area of Sapporo

Hunters kill bear near residential area of Sapporo

Hunters shoot and kill a bear near a residential area of Sapporo after it is spotted around the city for 9 consecutive d...

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Powerful typhoon may land on Japan this week

Powerful typhoon may land on Japan this week

Powerful Typhoon Krosa is headed for Japan's main islands and could make landfall this week.

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Researchers film shark attacking seal

Researchers film shark attacking seal

A Japanese research group captures video of a great white shark attacking a seal for the first time ever.

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Unmanned stations, gorgeous scenery

Unmanned stations, gorgeous scenery

Tourists are discovering charming scenery at some of Japan's small, unmanned train stations, including Okuoikojo and Hin...

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Haneda Airport congested with holidaymakers

Haneda Airport congested with holidaymakers

Tokyo's Haneda Airport is packed with summer holidaymakers.

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Nagasaki marks 74th anniversary of atomic bombing

Nagasaki marks 74th anniversary of atomic bombing

Nagasaki marks the 74th anniversary of the atomic bombing, with its mayor urging the Japanese government to join a UN pa...

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Japan to add new flight paths for Haneda Airport

Japan to add new flight paths for Haneda Airport

The Japanese government decides to add new flight paths for Haneda Airport next March to increase international flights ...

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Mount Asama erupts after 4 quiet years

Mount Asama erupts after 4 quiet years

Mt. Asama erupts for the first time since 2015, sending smoke and ash more than 1800 meters into the air.

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