Eruptions possible in two areas of Japan

Eruptions possible in two areas of Japan

Experts warn people of the possibility of volcanic eruptions on Kuchinoerabu Island in southwestern Japan and Mt. Asama ...

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Strong gusts topple structures in eastern Japan

Strong gusts topple structures in eastern Japan

Strong winds are believed to have toppled a warehouse and other structures in Ibaraki Prefecture, north of Tokyo.

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Tornado wreaks havoc near Tokyo

Tornado wreaks havoc near Tokyo

A strong gust believed to be a tornado wreaks havoc around Tokyo.

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Mt. Fuji opens to hikers

Mt. Fuji opens to hikers

Visitors enjoy the first sunrise of the season at Mt. Fuji after trails on the Shizuoka Prefecture side of Mt. Fuji open...

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Sea lion gives birth after 18-hour labor in western Japan

Sea lion gives birth after 18-hour labor in western Japan

A sea lion gives birth to her son after an 18-hour labor at an aquarium in western Japan.

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Deadly mudslides and floods leave five dead, four missing in southwestern Japan

Deadly mudslides and floods leave five dead, four missing in southwestern Japan

Deadly mudslides and floods leave five dead and four missing in southwestern Japan.

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Panda Tanabata event held in southwestern Japan

Panda Tanabata event held in southwestern Japan

At Adventure World, a large-scale zoo, aquarium, and amusement park in southwestern Japan, a Tanabata event is held.

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Tornado destroys houses in central Japan

Tornado destroys houses in central Japan

What is believed to have been a tornado destroys houses and disrupts water supply in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.

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Yoro waterfalls open for sightseeing in central Japan

Yoro waterfalls open for sightseeing in central Japan

The Yoro waterfalls open for the sightseeing season in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, with a ceremony held in full scop...

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Mount Fuji's climbing season begins

Mount Fuji's climbing season begins

The climbing season for Mt. Fuji begins on July 1, with climbers making the ascent before dawn.

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