Kuchinoerabu erupts

Kuchinoerabu erupts

The Kuchinoerabu Island volcano erupts, sending smoke 2000 meters in the air.

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Russia builds military housing on disputed islands

Russia builds military housing on disputed islands

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announces construction of military housing for 188 families on Kunashiri and Eto...

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Japan adopts new defense directives

Japan adopts new defense directives

Japan adopts National Defense Program Guidelines, a 10-year plan that includes American F-35B stealth fighters and remod...

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$3000 pet robot unveiled

$3000 pet robot unveiled

Venture company Groove X unveils Lovot, a $3100 pet robot that can cuddle but lacks practical functionality.

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Premium shiitake mushrooms fetch $1,800

Premium shiitake mushrooms fetch $1,800

A case of 6 Noto 115 shiitake mushrooms goes for $1,800 (200,000 yen) at the first auction of the season in Kanazawa, ce...

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Japan ranks 110th in gender equality

Japan ranks 110th in gender equality

The World Economic Forum ranks Japan 110th in its Global Gender Gap Report 2018.

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Baby girl panda named

Baby girl panda named

A female panda cub will be called Saihin in hopes for a colorful future.

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Govt plans measures for foreign worker wave

Govt plans measures for foreign worker wave

The government is planning for a new wave of foreign workers after the passage of an immigration reform bill.

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Battledores depict past 30 years in Japan

Battledores depict past 30 years in Japan

Visitors to Asakusa's annual Hagoita festival look back on the past 30 years through decorative battledores.

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Tokyo unveils robot guide ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo unveils robot guide ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

A robot guide is unveiled with hopes of assisting an increasing number of foreign tourists.

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