Monster tuna fetches a pretty penny
Fishermen in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan haul in the season's largest tuna, tipping the scales a...
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Fingerprints in danger
People making V-signs for photos are a common sight...especially in Japan. However, with the advancement of technology a...
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Abe, Duterte stress vital role of US
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has breakfast at the private home of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who says he seeks c...
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Scientists create intestinal tissue from stem cells
Researchers in Japan have for the first time succeeded in making intestinal tissue from stem cells.
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Restaurant, hotel groups oppose smoking ban
Groups opposing a smoking ban at Japan's restaurants and bars gather in Tokyo.
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Japanese apricots and plums blossom in western Tokyo
Winter cold brings winter sweets, Japanese apricots and plums, to blossom in a western suburb of Tokyo.
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Declassified documents show origins of Ron-Yasu friendship
Declassified documents show how the Cold War spurred a friendship between Japan's Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone and U...
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Snowstorms raging in northern Japan
Snowstorms are raging in northern Japan due to the coldest front this winter.
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Launch of world's smallest rocket scrubbed
The launch of the world's smallest rocket was scrubbed Wednesday morning due to bad weather in Japan.
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Plan floated for Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend throne Jan 1, 2019
Sources say the government could enthrone Crown Prince Naruhito on January 1, 2019.
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