Prince Hisahito performs first official duty in rural area in Japan
Prince Hisahito attends the All Japan High School Culture Festival, making it his first official duty in Japan's rural a...
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Audience scream and cheer during Fuji Rock Festival for the first time in four years
Audience scream and cheer during Fuji Rock Festival for the first time in four years.
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Samurai battles on horseback in Fukushima Prefecture
A festival featuring the reenactment of samurai battles on horseback takes place in Fukushima Prefecture.
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Sumida River fireworks resume with over 1 million spectators
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is held in Tokyo following a three-year hiatus, with more than 1 million spectators ...
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Japanese life expectancy drops 2 years in a row
The average life expectancy of Japanese people drops for the second year in a row, likely due to the coronavirus.
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Japan defense white paper mentions plan to acquire counterattack ability
Japan's defense white paper for 2023 mentions the government's plan to acquire counterattack ability.
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Japan and France conduct joint fighter jet drill
Japan's Air Self-Defense Force and France's Air and Space Force are conducting their first joint fighter jet drill at Ny...
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Table tennis star Fukuhara's ex-husband seeks return of son
Chiang Hung-chieh, the former husband of Japan's retired table tennis star Fukuhara Ai, seeks the return of their son af...
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Swim-with-whale event in western Japan
An event where people can swim with whales is taking place at a beach in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan.
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Horse breaks loose in Tokyo
A horse breaks loose in Tokyo and runs on streets before being caught.
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