Prince Akishino turns 52

Prince Akishino turns 52

Japan's Prince Akishino turns 52 years old.

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Mitsubishi Aluminum falsifies data

Mitsubishi Aluminum falsifies data

Mitsubishi Materials says a third subsidiary, Mitsubishi Aluminum, also fabricated data.

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Ohtani arrives in US chasing dream

Ohtani arrives in US chasing dream

Top Japan baseball prospect arrives in Los Angeles to prepare for negotiations with Major League clubs to realize his dr...

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'Tis almost the season: Santa arrives spreading Christmas cheer

'Tis almost the season: Santa arrives spreading Christmas cheer

Santa arrives from Finland to bring a festive Christmas mood to the Land of the Rising Sun.

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10 N.Korean crew found on boat

10 N.Korean crew found on boat

A boat anchored off northern Japan is found to carry 10 crew who say they're North Korean.

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Japan reacts to N.Korean ICBM launch

Japan reacts to N.Korean ICBM launch

Japanese officials react with a sense of crisis to North Korea's latest missile test.

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Luxembourg's Grand Duke rides Imperial Train

Luxembourg's Grand Duke rides Imperial Train

Japan's Emperor and Empress host Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri aboard the Imperial Train.

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2 more possible N.Korean ghost boats

2 more possible N.Korean ghost boats

Two more possible North Korean boats drift into northern Japanese waters.

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Scholarship for aspiring pilots announced

Scholarship for aspiring pilots announced

Airlines and universities announce a scholarship for aspiring pilots amid concerns over shortages.

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Sumo chairman apologizes to sports commissioner

Sumo chairman apologizes to sports commissioner

The chairman of the Japan Sumo Association apologizes for grand champion Harumafuji's assault on a rank-and-file wrestle...

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