Walking sea otter

Walking sea otter

A sea otter at an aquarium in central Japan has learned to walk on two feet.

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Japan's ancient art exhibit in Tokyo

Japan's ancient art exhibit in Tokyo

Japan's ancient artworks from a period of about 100 years through the mid-1600s when the country transitioned from an ag...

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Japanese restaurant chain converting to BBQ shops

Japanese restaurant chain converting to BBQ shops

A Japanese restaurant chain is converting to serving barbecue, and introduces server robots at two new stores.

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Designer Takada Kenzo dies of COVID-19

Designer Takada Kenzo dies of COVID-19

Japanese fashion designer Takada Kenzo has died of coronavirus disease in France at age 81.

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Shouting contest in southwestern Japan

Shouting contest in southwestern Japan

A shouting contest that also features eating beef barbecue on a pasture is held in southwestern Japan, with strict anti-...

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Children thrive amid pandemic

Children thrive amid pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in Japan. But that does not keep children from enjoying life.

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Miniature Edo Castle

Miniature Edo Castle

A miniature model of the former Edo Castle is on display at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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Princess Kako encourages high school sign language performers

Princess Kako encourages high school sign language performers

Japan's Princess Kako sends a video message encouraging participants of a nationwide sign language competition for high ...

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Robots in coronavirus age

Robots in coronavirus age

Companies are programming robots to help people adapt to the new normal of the novel coronavirus.

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Tokyo Disneyland unveils new "Beauty and the Beast" area

Tokyo Disneyland unveils new "Beauty and the Beast" area

Tokyo Disneyland unveils a new attraction area based on "Beauty and the Beast".

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