Fire ants hitch ride to Narita airport

Fire ants hitch ride to Narita airport

Venomous fire ants are found at Narita International Airport on the outskirts of Tokyo.

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Waterfall festival beats the heat

Waterfall festival beats the heat

Men take a portable shrine for a dip in a waterfall in an ancient summer rite in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan.

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Maiko brave 98 degree heat on Hassaku holiday

Maiko brave 98 degree heat on Hassaku holiday

Maiko in full dress and makeup visit their teachers in 98 degree heat to observe a traditional holiday.

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Japan-Russia summit ends with mixed results

Japan-Russia summit ends with mixed results

Japanese and Russian foreign and defense minister meet in Moscow, saying they will cooperate on North Korean denucleariz...

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Govt. starts new anti-terror unit for 2020 Olympics

Govt. starts new anti-terror unit for 2020 Olympics

Japan's government creates a new team to prevent terrorism with an eye toward the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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