Ohtani Shohei's interpreter is fired from LA Dodgers amidst gambling accusations
Ohtani Shohei’s interpreter Mizuhara Ippei is fired from the LA Dodgers on March 20 amidst illegal gambling accusations.
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Tokyo marks 29th anniversary of deadly gas attack
Tokyo marks the 29th anniversary of the deadly Tokyo subway sarin gas attack.
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Eight passengers die after South Korean tanker capsizes off coast of southwestern Japan
Eight passengers die after a South Korean tanker capsizes off coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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SAKURA-Cherry Blossom Forecast to push back, Tokyo to be March 24th
March 20th is a holiday in Japan, the Spring Vernal Equinox day which marks the start of the spring season.The most belo...
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Bank of Japan ends negative interest rate in historic move
The Bank of Japan lifts its negative interest rate policy and raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
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Ruling LDP heavyweight Shimomura fails to provide details over slush fund scandal
Former Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Shimomura Hakubun says that he was "unaware" of the kickback practices duri...
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Childrens Day dolls featuring Ohtani Shohei and others revealed
Japanese dollmaker Kyugetsu revealed its new Children’s Day dolls that are modelled after sports figures that are expect...
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London event commemorates 10 years since Japan cuisine recognized by UNESCO
A culinary event takes place in London to commemorate 10 years since Japan's traditional cuisine, also known as "washoku...
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French conductor Minkowski performs in quake-hit Ishikawa
French conductor Marc Minkowski performs with the Kanazawa Ensemble Orchestra to encourage survivors of the Noto Penins...
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