New Tokyo subway cars revealed

New Tokyo subway cars revealed

New subway cars featuring phone charging docks and round windows will be introduced on the Tokyo Metro's Marunouchi Line...

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Toyosu market finally opens

Toyosu market finally opens

Tokyo's new Toyosu wholesale market opens for business, replacing the Tsukiji market that was known as 'Japan's kitchen....

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Govt committee to oversee imperial succession rites

Govt committee to oversee imperial succession rites

Officials will meet in Japan Friday to oversee the Emperor's abdication and Crown Prince's enthronement ceremonies.

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Vessel launches mission to research possible mega-quake

Vessel launches mission to research possible mega-quake

A deep sea-vessel starts its mission to collect rock samples from a plate that could trigger a mega-quake.

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Finance Ministry to revise cigarette packages

Finance Ministry to revise cigarette packages

The Ministry of Finance plans to enlarge warning labels on tobacco packages.

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Moo moo trains to woo tourists

Moo moo trains to woo tourists

A cow-painted tram will start running tomorrow to increase users.

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Sole woman minister takes up gender equality challenge

Sole woman minister takes up gender equality challenge

Japan's lone woman minister Satsuki Katayama takes over as minister for gender equality.

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UN renews fight against tuberculosis

UN renews fight against tuberculosis

Nippon TV looks at a new plan to fight tuberculosis, hammered out by leaders at the UN general assembly.

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Traditional floats shine at Takayama Fall Festival

Traditional floats shine at Takayama Fall Festival

Spectators enjoy Important Cultural Property floats and the work of Hida artisans at the Takayama Fall Festival in Gifu ...

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White tiger kills zookeeper

White tiger kills zookeeper

A white tiger at Hirakawa Zoo in southwestern Japan bites and kills 40-year-old zookeeper Akira Furusho.

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