17YO arrested for knife attack before entrance exams
A 17-year-old high school student is caught red handed after he slashes three people before an entrance exam.
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Paratroopers conduct first drill of the year
Japan's Self-Defense Force parachute unit conducts its first drill of the year.
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Archery event at Buddhist temple in Kyoto
An archery event for new adults takes place at a Buddhist temple in Kyoto for the first time in two years.
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Kobe area marks 27th anniversary of major quake
Kobe and surrounding areas in western Japan mark the 27th anniversary of a major quake that resulted in 6,434 deaths.
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Tide levels fluctuate in Japan following Tonga eruption
Tide levels fluctuate in various parts of Japan following the massive underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga.
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Mitsubishi Motors unveils new fully electric kei car
Mitsubishi Motors unveils its jointly developed electric kei car, which is scheduled to go on sale this spring.
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Annual New Year's Tiger Pufferfish auction held in south-western Japan
The annual New Year's pufferfish auction at the Haetomari Market in Shimonoseki City has 5.6 tons of tiger pufferfish on...
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Japan to shorten waiting period for omicron close contacts
The Japanese government decides to shorten the waiting period for people in close contact with those who test positive f...
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