Imperial Palace opens grounds for cherry blossom viewing

Imperial Palace opens grounds for cherry blossom viewing

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo opened part of its grounds to the general public for spring on March 29.Since 2014, Inui St...

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Cold weather delays full blooming for cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cold weather delays full blooming for cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Tokyo was as cold as mid-winter on March 29, with a low of 4.6°C observed during the day.Despite the cold weather, many ...

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Defense leaders from Japan and USA meet to discuss partnership

Defense leaders from Japan and USA meet to discuss partnership

Nakatani Gen, Minister of Defense: We have confirmed our determination to move forward with a sense of urgency with rega...

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Japan compiles 1st Okinawa evacuation plan for Taiwan contingency

Japan compiles 1st Okinawa evacuation plan for Taiwan contingency

The Japanese government has compiled a plan to evacuate 120,000 people from some Okinawa islands to other parts of Japan...

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16 show carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms at Tokyo demolition site

16 show carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms at Tokyo demolition site

Sixteen workers at a demolition site in Tokyo showed symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning on March 27.S/ Namiki Moka, N...

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Tokyo's massive flood control facility to be open to public

Tokyo's massive flood control facility to be open to public

A massive flood control facility for the Tokyo metropolis will open its doors to the public for tours starting mid-Apri...

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Osaka Expo 1970's memorabilia on display in Tokyo

Osaka Expo 1970's memorabilia on display in Tokyo

S/ Watanabe Sho, Nippon TV Reporter: “A wide range of goods from the 1970 Osaka Expo have been gathered together. As you...

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Takanawa Gateway City to open as new urban center in Tokyo

Takanawa Gateway City to open as new urban center in Tokyo

Takanawa Gateway City is set to open partially on March 27 in Tokyo as one of the largest urban centers in Japan.East Ja...

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Volcanic ash warning system to be introduced in Japan

Volcanic ash warning system to be introduced in Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency plans to introduce a volcanic ash warning system to help residents brace for potential d...

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Yellow sand from continental Asia causes poor visibility in Japan

Yellow sand from continental Asia causes poor visibility in Japan

Seasonal yellow sand from continental Asia reached Japan on March 25, causing poor visibility in places like Tokyo and O...

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