Kung fu cats kick up a fuss

Kung fu cats kick up a fuss

Images of stray cats in martial arts poses are creating a buzz in Japan.

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Police thank toll road firm for preventing accident

Police thank toll road firm for preventing accident

Police send a letter of appreciation to a company that operates a toll road for preventing what could have turned into a...

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Panel gives green light to open new veterinary school

Panel gives green light to open new veterinary school

An advisory council of Japan's Education Ministry approves a revised plan to open a controversial veterinary school next...

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Kobe Steel worker talks about workplace pressure

Kobe Steel worker talks about workplace pressure

A Kobe Steel worker tells NTV about the pressure employees faced to meet delivery deadlines.

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Sea of fog appears in western Japan

Sea of fog appears in western Japan

A "sea of fog," a fall feature, appears in Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture.

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Tokyo Motor Show: speeding into an electric future

Tokyo Motor Show: speeding into an electric future

Tokyo Motor Show 2017 is being held with the tagline "Beyond the Motor." So what does that mean? Let's take a look at wh...

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Japanese wins world gelato award

Japanese wins world gelato award

An Italian award for the world's best gelato for the first time goes to an ice cream shop in Japan.

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¥1000 departure tax mooted

¥1000 departure tax mooted

As Japan fast becomes a travel destination, experts are mulling a ¥1000 departure tax.

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Japan mulls retirement home for Emperor

Japan mulls retirement home for Emperor

Japan is now considering where its Imperial Couple will live after Emperor Akihito abdicates.

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Massive fish die-off shocks and disappoints

Massive fish die-off shocks and disappoints

More than 1,200 fish suddenly dying at one of Tokyo's top aquariums stuns staff and disappoints visitors.

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