Japan denies Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine since becoming lawmaker
S/ Hayashi Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary / I understand that Parliamentary Vice Minister Ikuina did not visit Yasuk...
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Ceremony held for all who worked at Sado gold mines amid South Korean absence
The Sado Island Gold Mines in Niigata Prefecture were registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list in July.In a related ...
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Ohtani's hometown in Japan puts up MVP banners
In Otani Shohei's hometown of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, preparations were being made to congratu...
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Captain Tsubasa author designs emblem for hometown elementary school
S/ Takahashi Yoichi, Manga Artist: I expressed my hope that the children will soar into the future and that outstanding ...
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Chinese teenager wanted for graffiti at Yasukuni Shrine
In August of this year, graffiti, including the word “toilet” in Chinese, was found on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine...
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Tokyo takes title for nation's longest shopping district
Tokyo officially took the title from Osaka for Japan’s longest shopping district, also known as shotengai, by connectin...
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Number of foreigners visiting Japan reaches a record high in October
The Japan National Tourism Organization announced that the number of foreign visitors to Japan in October reached 3,312...
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Santa and Ohtani figures adorn Kobe building
Christmas decorations in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture depicted Santa alongside notable figures from the year.The annual tradit...
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Sony Group mulls acquiring media giant KADOKAWA
The Sony Group is considering the acquisition of media giant KADOKAWA. According to sources, the Sony Group plans to in...
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Mt. Fuji climbers to be charged fee on Shizuoka side next summer
According to sources, Shizuoka Prefecture is considering three proposals for an entrance fee on the Shizuoka side of Mt...
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