Hairy fish

Hairy fish

Locals in Aomori, northern Japan, find fish with algae growing from their heads that looks like hair.

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Giant panda Saihin turns 1

Giant panda Saihin turns 1

Saihin, a giant panda at Wakayama's Adventure World, celebrates her first birthday.

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Hunters kill bear near residential area of Sapporo

Hunters kill bear near residential area of Sapporo

Hunters shoot and kill a bear near a residential area of Sapporo after it is spotted around the city for 9 consecutive d...

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Powerful typhoon may land on Japan this week

Powerful typhoon may land on Japan this week

Powerful Typhoon Krosa is headed for Japan's main islands and could make landfall this week.

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Researchers film shark attacking seal

Researchers film shark attacking seal

A Japanese research group captures video of a great white shark attacking a seal for the first time ever.

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Unmanned stations, gorgeous scenery

Unmanned stations, gorgeous scenery

Tourists are discovering charming scenery at some of Japan's small, unmanned train stations, including Okuoikojo and Hin...

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Mount Asama erupts after 4 quiet years

Mount Asama erupts after 4 quiet years

Mt. Asama erupts for the first time since 2015, sending smoke and ash more than 1800 meters into the air.

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Temperatures stay high as two typhoons approach Japan

Temperatures stay high as two typhoons approach Japan

Two typhoons close in as temperatures continue to soar across Japan.

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Typhoon Francisco makes landfall in southwestern Japan

Typhoon Francisco makes landfall in southwestern Japan

Typhoon Francisco, the 8th of the year, lands in southwestern Japan and disrupts air travel.

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Japan's heat wave continues

Japan's heat wave continues

The mercury hits 38 C in Gifu and Yamanashi prefectures as Typhoon Francisco approaches Kyushu.

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