Cherry blossom viewing at Osaka's Japan Mint

Cherry blossom viewing at Osaka's Japan Mint

The cherry blossom lane at Japan Mint in Osaka is open to the public for the first time in three years.

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Panda twins get permanent teeth

Panda twins get permanent teeth

The panda twins at Ueno Zoological Gardens, who are almost 10 months old, now have permanent teeth.

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Remodeled Seven Stars luxury train to tour Kyushu from autumn

Remodeled Seven Stars luxury train to tour Kyushu from autumn

Kyushu Railway will remodel the Seven Stars luxury train that will take passengers around Kyushu in southwestern Japan s...

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Domestic travelers during Golden Week to increase from last year

Domestic travelers during Golden Week to increase from last year

The number of domestic travelers in Japan during this year's Golden Week holidays from late April to early May is likely...

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Vegan grape and pineapple leather: Tokyo exhibition displays newest sustainable fabric

Vegan grape and pineapple leather: Tokyo exhibition displays newest sustainable fabric

From sneakers made from pineapple leaves to backpacks made from vegan grape leather -- an exhibition in Tokyo showcases ...

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Japanese manga artist Fujiko A Fujio dies at 88

Japanese manga artist Fujiko A Fujio dies at 88

Japanese manga artist Fujiko A Fujio dies at 88.

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National Stadium opens for public tours

National Stadium opens for public tours

The National Stadium, the main venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, begins stadium tours for the general p...

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New expressway section features projections, better lighting for bad weather

New expressway section features projections, better lighting for bad weather

A new section of the Shin-Tomei Expressway in central Japan that will connect Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture to Toyota, Aich...

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Narita Airport's Terminal 3 expanded

Narita Airport's Terminal 3 expanded

Narita International Airport's Terminal 3 serving low-cost carriers is expanded to deal with the anticipated increase in...

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Owakudani Nature Trail opens for the first time in 7 years

Owakudani Nature Trail opens for the first time in 7 years

Owakudani Nature Trail, a tourist attraction in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, opens for the first time in 7 years.

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