Japan braces for Omicron wave
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announces basic policies to fight the omicron wave.
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Homeless man arrested after taking restaurant owner hostage
A 28-year-old man is arrested after taking a restaurant owner as hostage.
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Japan tightens COVID controls for US bases
The Japanese and the US governments tighten COVID controls for US military personnel in Japan.
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N. Korea's second missile launch in a week "deplorable": Japanese government
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio calls North Korea's second missile launch in a week "deplorable."
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Tokyo firefighters hold New Year's event
Tokyo firefighters hold their annual New Year’s Ceremony with an audience for the first time in 2 years.
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"Koala-bowl" weighing in southwestern Japan
A baby koala in a zoo in Kagoshima Prefecture clutches its stuffed counterpart when weighed.
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Govt declares quasi state of emergency in Okinawa, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi
The Japanese government declares a quasi state of emergency in Okinawa, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures amid surges ...
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Snow disrupts transportation in Tokyo area
Snow disrupts traffic and transportation systems in the Tokyo area.
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Saitama Police add multilingual support to help foreign residents in their native language
Saitama Prefectural Police add multilingual support to their emergency hotline to give peace of mind to foreign resident...
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Viewing tickets for twin baby pandas debut very popular
The viewing ticket lottery for the public debut of twin baby pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao has an average 1 in 348 odds f...
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