Helicopters airlift trucks as protesters block road

Helicopters airlift trucks as protesters block road

Japanese defense helicopters airlift trucks to a helipad being built for the US military as protesters block roads in Ok...

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Japan to honor wrestler Kaori Icho for Olympic golds

Japan to honor wrestler Kaori Icho for Olympic golds

Japan will give the People's Honor Award to Kaori Icho for winning gold medals in woman's wrestling at four consecutive ...

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Centenarians to hit new record

Centenarians to hit new record

A record number of Japanese turn 100 in fiscal 2016.

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Japan faces nuclear turning point

Japan faces nuclear turning point

Japan faces another turning point in its nuclear power policy as it considers scrapping its Monju breeder reactor.

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Tesla SUV debuts in Japan

Tesla SUV debuts in Japan

Tesla's Model X SUV goes on sale in Japan.

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Early fall mikan head to market

Early fall mikan head to market

Farmers harvest the fall's first mandarin oranges in western Japan.

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Steam locomotive to power tourism

Steam locomotive to power tourism

A railway is enlisting the help of a classic steam-powered locomotive to draw back tourists to an area ravaged by floodi...

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Imperial train attracts hordes

Imperial train attracts hordes

A rare opportunity to see the Imperial train used by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko draws crowds in northern Japan.

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North may have nuclear warhead technology: Suga

North may have nuclear warhead technology: Suga

Japan's top spokesman says it's possible North Korea has the technology to load a nuclear weapon on a ballistic missile....

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Council urges stiffer penalties for sex crimes

Council urges stiffer penalties for sex crimes

An advisory council to the Justice Ministry recommends revising the penal code for the first time in nearly a century wi...

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