Olympic torch relay rehearsal

Olympic torch relay rehearsal

A rehearsal for the Tokyo Olympic torch relay takes place about seven weeks before its planned start in late March.

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Child-protecting smartphone

Child-protecting smartphone

A new AI-equipped smartphone protects children from pornographic content.

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Japan Cultural Expo

Japan Cultural Expo

The Japan Cultural Expo coinciding with the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will showcase the country's traditional arts ...

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Sony-toy car collaboration

Sony-toy car collaboration

Sony develops a sensor that can track fast-moving objects, a technology the electronics firm hopes to utilize for self-d...

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Tokyo-Izu luxury train Saphir

Tokyo-Izu luxury train Saphir

JR East unveils the Saphir Odoriko, a luxury train connecting Tokyo with Izu, a popular tourist destination in Shizuoka ...

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CORONAVIRUS: PM Abe urges cancellation of large events

CORONAVIRUS: PM Abe urges cancellation of large events

Japan's prime minister urges people to cancel or postpone events involving large numbers of people in the coming two wee...

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CORONAVIRUS: Japan bans entry of foreigners from Daegu

CORONAVIRUS: Japan bans entry of foreigners from Daegu

Japan decides to ban the entry of foreigners who have visited South Korea's Daegu and Cheongdo where the outbreak of inf...

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Tokyo Olympic summer could be hotter than usual

Tokyo Olympic summer could be hotter than usual

The Japan Meteorological Agency announces that this summer could be hotter than average.

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CORONAVIRUS: Tokyo stocks plunge

CORONAVIRUS: Tokyo stocks plunge

The Nikkei 225 loses more than 1,000 points on Tuesday as markets react to the spread of COVID-19.

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CORONAVIRUS: Japan's government policy to battle outbreak

CORONAVIRUS: Japan's government policy to battle outbreak

Japan's government adopts a basic policy to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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