Making paper money in Japan
The National Printing Bureau shows how paper money is made in Japan.
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Man nabbed for shining laser at US military plane
Police arrest a 60-year-old man for shining a laser pointer at a US military plane in the Tokyo suburbs.
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Buddhist temple's sexy anime hunks
Kokujoji Temple attracts visitors with provocative anime-style drawings of historical figures.
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Ducklings journey to the river
9 ducklings make the journey from Kyoto's Yohoji Temple to their permanent home in the Kamo River.
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Horse-drawn bar wows town
A horse-drawn bar is livening up the streets of one northern Japan town.
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Tiny businesses on rise
An increasing number of people are starting tiny businesses with small funds.
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Cooking class for single seniors
A matchmaking NPO hosts a cooking class for single senior citizens in Chiba, east of Tokyo.
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Emperor Naruhito receives first Reiwa ambassadors
New ambassadors from Luxembourg and Brunei present their credentials to Emperor Naruhito in a ceremony at the Imperial P...
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'Raho' ramen on the rise
The mayor of Fuefuki creates local trademark dish 'raho,'a kind of ramen made with Yamanashi hoto noodles.
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