Emperor vows to pass down WWII memories on 80th anniversary
Japan observed the 80th anniversary of its surrender in World War II on August 15.A total of 3,358 bereaved relatives of...
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McDonalds sets a strict purchase limit on Pokemon happy meals
McDonald’s Japan set a stricter purchase limit of three happy meal sets per group for the second launch of its Pokemon c...
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Farm minister Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine on August 15
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi Shinjiro visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on August 15.He was th...
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Over 100 fish die in Osaka Castle moat causing intense smells
An unusual scene appeared at Osaka Castle on the morning of August 13.S/ NNN Reporter/ A large number of fish are dead i...
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Thousands stranded at Osaka Expo, dozens taken to hospital after subway disruption
Thousands of visitors to the Osaka World Expo were stranded after the Osaka Metro Chuo Line got disrupted on August 13.T...
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Families trek to JAL flight 123 crash site on 40th anniversary of accident
On August 12, 1985, JAL flight 123 traveling from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to Osaka crashed midflight, resulting in the de...
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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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