Narita Airport starts facial recognition trial for boarding procedures
Japan's Narita and Haneda airports start trial of a facial recognition technology for boarding procedures.
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Olympic Torch carried through quiet Osaka
The Osaka Prefecture leg of the Olympic torch relay kicks off in Osaka with limited spectators.
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Local fishermen concerned over release of Fukushima nuclear power plant water
Local fishermen express concern and strong opposition against the government's decision to release treated water from Fu...
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Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear power plant into sea
Japan decides to start releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea in two years.
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Online training for Tokyo Games volunteers starts
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizers hold an online training program for volunteers.
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Percentage of women entering University of Tokyo reaches record-high
The percentage of female students entering Japan's most elite university reaches a record-high.
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COVID vaccination for elderly kicks off
Japan begins administering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors.
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Coronavirus priority preventive measures to be expanded to Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa
The Japanese government will expand the areas covered for priority preventive measures against surges in infections, esp...
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South Koreans arrested for illegally employing foreigners in Japan
Japanese police arrest two South Koreans on suspicion of illegally employing foreign nationals at their factory north of...
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April snow on cherry buds in northern Japan
Unseasonal snow falls in northern Japan in early April, covering cherry buds in some areas.
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