GSDF helicopter accident caused by loss of engine power

GSDF helicopter accident caused by loss of engine power

The crash of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter off the coast of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture is believ...

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World expo mascot display created by local students is unveiled

World expo mascot display created by local students is unveiled

A ceramic display created by local high school students featuring the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Myaku-M...

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Princess Kako visits exhibition of inventions for everyday life

Princess Kako visits exhibition of inventions for everyday life

Imperial Family member Princess Kako visits the “Naruhodo” exhibition in Tokyo.

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Japan's Nikkei stock index tops 40,000 for first time

Japan's Nikkei stock index tops 40,000 for first time

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average tops 40,000 for the first time on March 4 and closes at a record high on the strength of IT...

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Waka poetry composition event takes place in southwestern Japan

Waka poetry composition event takes place in southwestern Japan

A traditional waka poetry composition event takes place at Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine in southwestern Japan, reenacting an ...

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Kochi's Sawachi cuisine festival takes place in western Japan

Kochi's Sawachi cuisine festival takes place in western Japan

A festival featuring Kochi's Sawachi cuisine takes place in western Japan as part of efforts to continue the practice of...

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Traditional drum performance held for first time since Noto Peninsula quake

Traditional drum performance held for first time since Noto Peninsula quake

A traditional drum performance that has been handed down for more than 400 years in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, takes p...

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Indonesian trainees to remain in central Japan despite post-quake confusion

Indonesian trainees to remain in central Japan despite post-quake confusion

Indonesian technical intern trainees are determined to stay in Japan despite confusion after a powerful earthquake hit t...

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Prime Minister Kishida apologizes over political fund scandal at parliamentary hearing

Prime Minister Kishida apologizes over political fund scandal at parliamentary hearing

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio apologizes over the political fund scandal that has rocked his ruling Liberal Demo...

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Births in Japan fall for eighth straight year

Births in Japan fall for eighth straight year

The number of babies born in Japan falls for the eighth straight year.

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