Portable shrines return to Sanja Matsuri for the first time in three years
Sanja Matsuri, one of the largest Shinto festivals in Tokyo, is held in the Asakusa district on May 21 and 22.
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Tokyo SkyTree celebrates 10th anniversary with special ceremony
An event is held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo SkyTree.
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Narita Airport holds special tour of off-limits area
A special tour of an off-limits area of Narita Airport is held in the early morning of May 21.
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Biden pays call on Japan's Emperor Naruhito
US President Joe Biden pays a call on Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
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Japan to begin 4th dose of coronavirus vaccine
Japan will start giving the fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to those aged 60 and above starting May 25.
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Japanese govt eases outdoor mask wearing practices
The Japanese government eases its outdoor mask wearing practices, saying the protective gear is not necessary when peopl...
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Empress Masako attends Japanese Red Cross event
Empress Masako attends a nationwide conference of the Japanese Red Cross Society, held for the first time in three years...
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Mos Food Services hires Vietnamese workers
Mos Burger store operator Mos Food Services hires Vietnamese employees as part of an educational partnership with a coll...
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North Korean engineer involved in app for Japanese local govt
A North Korean engineer is found to have been involved in revising a disaster prevention application for a local governm...
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