First snow in western Japan
A winter cold front brings western Japan the first snow of the season.
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10-day holiday mooted for Naruhito's enthronement
Japan may mark the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito with a 10-day holiday.
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3 apparent N.Korean bodies wash ashore
Three apparent North Korean bodies wash ashore in northern Japan.
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Harumafuji could face charges this week
Ex-sumo grand champion Harumafuji could face charges this week for hitting a junior wrestler.
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Spending plan to ease education costs
Nippon TV obtains a draft of a government plan that would ease education costs for deserving university students and mak...
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Naked rice-pounding for good fortune
Scantily clad men pound rice in an ancient ritual in northern Japan to curry favor with the gods to secure a bountiful h...
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Training to bike
East Japan Railway gives the media a peek at a new train to help cycling enthusiasts get to more scenic surroundings eas...
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Wild boars terrorize school
Two wild boars wreak havoc at a school in Kyoto with other wild boars appearing nearby.
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Princess Aiko turns 16
Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito's only child, Princess Aiko, turns 16.
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Emperor Akihito to retire April 30, 2019
Japan's prime minister announces Emperor Akihito will step down April 30th, 2019.
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