Geisha dances for railway's revival
A new geisha train is helping to revive a scenic railway in mountainous Gifu Prefecture.
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Japanese parliament approves TPP
Japan's parliament approves the TPP trade agreement despite US President-elect Donald Trump's intent to withdraw.
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Fukushima cleanup budget doubles to $188 Bil.
Japan's government says the total bill for cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster has reached $188 billion, ...
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Crown Princess Masako turns 53
Japan's Crown Princess Masako celebrates her 53rd birthday.
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Ceremony honors Japanese and American Pearl Harbor casualties
The US Marine Corps works with the Japanese government to hold the first ceremony at Pearl Harbor honoring both Japanese...
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Japan prepares to hit the jackpot
Japan prepares to welcome legal casino gambling in the country, as lawmakers move on to pass the controversial casino bi...
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Prince Hisahito delights with modeling skills
Japan's 10-year-old Prince Hisahito is delighting people with his modeling skills.
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Veterans mark 75 years since Pearl Harbor attack
A memorial service has been held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Olympic volleyball venue likely to stay at original site
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike will likely drop her plan to change the volleyball venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Par...
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Indoor smoking ban sought for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Health professionals in Japan call for a smoke-free Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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