New radiation camera to be used at Fukushima

New radiation camera to be used at Fukushima

Japan's atomic energy agency has a new camera that can capture areas of radioactive contamination inside the stricken Fu...

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Ministries falsified disabled worker figures

Ministries falsified disabled worker figures

Japanese ministries overstated employment of the disabled by twice, according to a new probe.

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Manga legend dies

Manga legend dies

Momoko Sakura, creator of the popular Chibi Maruko-chan manga and anime series, dies at 53 of breast cancer.

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Women's health group seeks better info

Women's health group seeks better info

Women's health leaders ask Japan's government to more proactively educate people about women's lives and health.

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Rare 'Pearl Fuji' offers nighttime magic show

Rare 'Pearl Fuji' offers nighttime magic show

People enjoy "Pearl Fuji," the fantastical sight of the full moon directly over Mt. Fuji.

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Empress Michiko put piano skills on displays

Empress Michiko put piano skills on displays

Empress Michiko plays piano at a music festival with a horn player while getting a little rest to the north of Tokyo in ...

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Mt. Fuji gets fiery summer send-off

Mt. Fuji gets fiery summer send-off

A fire festival stretching back centuries marks the end of summer for Japan's iconic peak.

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Self-driving taxi hits Tokyo: Look Mom, no hands!

Self-driving taxi hits Tokyo: Look Mom, no hands!

An autonomous taxi trial kicks off on the streets of Tokyo in what the operator said is a world first.

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AI introduced at Sapporo zoo

AI introduced at Sapporo zoo

A zoo in northern Japan uses artificial intelligence to enhance visitors' experience and improve animal management.

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High-tech haunted house opening in Omotesando

High-tech haunted house opening in Omotesando

A high-tech haunted house powered by Google AI opens to the press in Tokyo.

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