McDonalds Japan apologizes over rampant resale of Pokemon happy meal set cards
McDonald’s Japan’s resale prevention measures weren’t enough.S/ Umano Erika, NTV Reporter/ On this online marketplace, t...
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Heavy rains cause havoc in Kyoto's traditional restaurant Kawadoko
An area that feels as if it is floating on the river.Looking to cool off in the summer heat of Kyoto, many tourists and ...
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Japan's iconic summer dance festival, Yosakoi kicks off
The city of Kochi in southwestern Japan was filled with excitement as the 72nd Annual Yosakoi Festival kicked off on Aug...
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Floating lanterns to remember Japan Airlines crash that killed 520
A lantern floating ceremony was held in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Japan Airli...
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Man attacked by bear in northern Japan
Wada Shiro, Bear Attack Victim: When it came right in front of me, I realized it was a bear. It pushed me and I fell dow...
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Crown Princess Kiko Princess Kako visit A-bomb memorial
Crown Princess Kiko and daughter Princess Kako visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial on the morning August 11, and each o...
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Countdown to Deaflympics 2025 begins in host city Tokyo
An event was held on August 7 for the 2025 Deaflympics, an international sports competition for deaf athletes, in host c...
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Two months' worth of rainfall in 24 hours in Kirishima, Kagoshima
The 24-hour rainfall in parts of the city of Kirishima in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, surpassed 500 millim...
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Tokyo police chief apologizes over false accusations against company execs
S/ Sakoda Yuji, Superintendent General, Metropolitan Police Department / We sincerely apologize for the great distress a...
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Heavy rain emergency warning issued for Kirishima, Kagoshima
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for the city of Kirishima in Kagoshima Prefecture,...
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