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Torrential rain causes flooding in northern Japan
Torrential rain has been falling in northern Japan since July 24. In Shinjo, Yamagata Prefecture, two male police office...
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Princess Kako attends equestrian competition in central Japan
Princess Kako attended a national high school equestrian competition in central Japan on July 25.Local officials welcome...
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Yokohama Ropeway celebrates 5 millionth passenger
Yokohama Air Cabin, Japan’s first urban ropeway, celebrated its 5 millionth passenger on July 24th. Second-grader Hirano...
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Ferry arrives at port after drifting
A high-speed jet ferry that went adrift in waters south of Tokyo arrived at a port on July 25. The vessel, Seven Islands...
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Japan's population falls for 15 years straight
Japan’s population in 2023 fell by 861,237 from the year before, making it the 15th consecutive year of decline.The 0.7 ...
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Yokohama cable car celebrates 5 millionth passenger
Yokohama Air Cabin, Japan’s first urban ropeway, celebrated its 5 millionth passenger on July 24th.Second-grader Hirano ...
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Amazon Japan starts online prescription drug sales
Amazon Japan announced on July 23 that it has launched an online prescription drug sales business called Amazon Pharmac...
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Empress Masako completes this years silk farming
Empress Masako attended the imperial sericulture delivery ceremony on July 23.The ceremony marks the completion of this ...
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Demolition work begins on new condo blocking Mt. Fuji's view
Demolition work has begun on a newly built condominium in Tokyo’s western suburb of Kunitachi as nearby residents compl...
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Bullet trains back in service on Tokaido Shinkansen line
Bullet trains resumed full service on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations on July 23.Pa...
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