North Korean diplomat criticizes Japanese stance
North Korean Vice Chairman and Director of International Affairs criticizes Japan's stance on his country in talks with ...
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2020 volunteer application schedule announced, working conditions under fire
The Japan Olympic Organizing Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan Government say they will accept 2020 volunteer application...
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Craftsman's one-of-a-kind wood pens
A craftsman in Nagasaki is creating gorgeous pens using wood sourced worldwide.
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Experts plan for Mt. Fuji eruption
Experts discuss how to ease disruptions if Mt. Fuji erupts and blankets metro Tokyo in ash.
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Hokkaido Power Station will not resume operation until late September
Operations at quake-hit coal power station in Hokkaido are expected to resume after late September.
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Kansai airport operates only 20 percent
Kansai International Airport's flights have been cut down to 20% a week following the damage caused by Typhoon Jebi.
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Hiroshima man's pizza vending machine mission
A pizza vending machine is drawing crowds in Hiroshima.
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Naruhito tours EU hi-tech research center
Crown Prince Naruhito visits a hi-tech research center in Grenoble, France.
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Abe, Putin conclude summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Vladimir Putin discuss a territorial dispute and North Korea in Vladivostok.
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