Students dress bizarrely for commencement
Graduating students try to outdo each other with unique costumes at the commencement of an art college in central Japan.
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Tokyo Tower deck gets fresh look
60 years after opening, Tokyo Tower's observation deck gets a makeover.
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Kids choose Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascots
A pair of mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games is chosen after primary school kids voted nationwide.
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Japanese Olympians honored
The Japan Olympic Committee honors the team's 13 medals, a Winter Olympics record for the nation.
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Xiang Xiang shows off 'judo maneuver'
A panda cub in Tokyo sports her new 'judo technique'.
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Mythical beast back and better than ever
Inuyama Castle is partially restored to its original splendor when a mythical beast returns to its perch atop the castle...
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"Premium Friday" not so premium
Japan's industry ministry is struggling to promote its project to tackle long working hours and stimulate consumer spend...
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Myanmar national arrested for defacing "snow monsters"
A Myanmar national is nabbed for defacing the famous "snow monsters" in northern Japan.
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Crown Prince Naruhito turns 58
Japan's Crown Prince Naruihto vows self-improvement on his 58th birthday.
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