Pig cafe opens in Tokyo
A teacup pig cafe opens in Tokyo in hopes of promoting the charm of the animal.
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Classical concert embraces Karate
It's time for a classical concert you can only enjoy in Japan.
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'Ojisan hanko' honoring older men
Students in northern Japan reinvent the nation's tradition of seals with an 'ojisan hanko' or 'old guy seals' that honor...
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Tokyo Olympic pictograms revealed
Tokyo Olympic pictograms are revealed 500 days before the opening ceremony.
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Emperor starts abdication rituals
Emperor Akihito begins a series of court rituals leading up to his abdication.
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Furniture to make you purr
A company in western Japan is making feline-friendly furniture that might even make pet owners purr.
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Ancient castle repaired and rebuilt
Kumamoto Castle is undergoing repairs after suffering serious damage in a 2016 earthquake.
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Calling all Suzukis
A shrine in western Japan sends out an SOS to everyone with the surname Suzuki.
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