Repairs to Kumamoto Castle just beginning

Repairs to Kumamoto Castle just beginning

Important cultural property Kumamoto Castle, damaged by major earthquakes in April 2016, could take 20 years to restore....

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Remembering the departed one year after Kumamoto earthquakes

Remembering the departed one year after Kumamoto earthquakes

Kumamoto remembers victims of the massive April 2016 earthquakes.

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Ginza Six mall prepares for grand opening

Ginza Six mall prepares for grand opening

The largest shopping mall in Ginza, Tokyo's ritzy shopping district, is set to open April 20.

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TOSHIBA struggles to rise from ashes

TOSHIBA struggles to rise from ashes

Electronics giant Toshiba is facing serious financial difficulties after years of padding the books. Executives are doi...

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Record scrambles against foreign planes

Record scrambles against foreign planes

Japan scrambled Air Self-Defense Force planes a record 1168 times last year as China boosted activity near the Senkaku ...

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Crown Prince Naruhito arrives in Malaysia

Crown Prince Naruhito arrives in Malaysia

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito touched down in Malaysia today to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties.

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Police to allow self-driving car tests on public roads

Police to allow self-driving car tests on public roads

Japan's national police agency to allow self-driving car tests on public roads.

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North Korean leader appears in front of international media

North Korean leader appears in front of international media

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invites international media to a Pyongyang boulevard completion ceremony.

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Miyazaki mangoes fetch record $3600

Miyazaki mangoes fetch record $3600

A pair of ripe Miyazaki mangoes fetch more than 3600 dollars, a record high at the first auction of the season.

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Pyongyang readies for Kim Il-sung's birthday

Pyongyang readies for Kim Il-sung's birthday

Nippon TV's reporter is in Pyongyang for the 105th birthday celebration of founder Kim Il-sung.

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