Tamaki sets referendum on US base transfer

Tamaki sets referendum on US base transfer

Okinawa Prefecture will hold a referendum on a controversial US base move.

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Lower house passes immigration bill

Lower house passes immigration bill

Japan's powerful lower house rams through a landmark immigration reform to boost the number of foreign workers.

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Space agency shows ISS recovery capsule

Space agency shows ISS recovery capsule

Japan's space agency JAXA showcases a capsule which returned from the International Space Station.

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Bamboo sauna revival

Bamboo sauna revival

A bamboo charcoal sauna experience is gaining followers in Japan.

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Immigration showdown tomorrow

Immigration showdown tomorrow

Japan's ruling party will force a vote Tuesday on a controversial immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign...

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Japan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters

Japan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters

Japan's defense program proposal is to call for adding U.S.-made F-35B stealth fighters to its arsenal and modifying a h...

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Persimmons fetch record price

Persimmons fetch record price

A box of Noto-shika Korogaki dried persimmons sells for more than 1,320 dollars at the first auction of the season.

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Snow falls in northern Japan

Snow falls in northern Japan

This winter's first snowfall was observed in some parts of northern Japan.

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Excavation of ancient Japanese emperor's tomb

Excavation of ancient Japanese emperor's tomb

An ancient Japanese emperor's tomb is being jointly excavated by the Imperial Household Agency and the city of Sakai.

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IN-FLIGHT FOOD SPICED UP

IN-FLIGHT FOOD SPICED UP

Japanese airline giant ANA is promoting local curries to assist in regional revitalization.

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