Bullet train undercarriage lacked strength
West Japan Railway says a crack in a bullet train undercarriage found last December may have been caused by lack of thic...
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Passengers stuck atop roller coaster
Passengers are stranded by an emergency stop 40 meters up a Universal Studio Japan roller coaster.
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Spy satellite boosts Japan's intel
Japan launches an information-gathering satellite to improve its intelligence amid a severe security environment.
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Japanese Olympians honored
The Japan Olympic Committee honors the team's 13 medals, a Winter Olympics record for the nation.
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Tokyo dials Olympic gold from cell phones
Visiting Tokyo, Chile's president donates cell phones to be recycled into medals for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Xiang Xiang shows off 'judo maneuver'
A panda cub in Tokyo sports her new 'judo technique'.
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77% stress easing waitlists over free daycare
Japan's government wants to make daycare free, but a survey shows 77% prefer easing waitlists.
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Mythical beast back and better than ever
Inuyama Castle is partially restored to its original splendor when a mythical beast returns to its perch atop the castle...
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"Premium Friday" not so premium
Japan's industry ministry is struggling to promote its project to tackle long working hours and stimulate consumer spend...
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