Atsuma marks 6 months since temblor
6 months since an earthquake struck Hokkaido, many remain in temporary housing.
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Tokyo monorail suspended due to crack
Tokyo's newest monorail the Yurikamome Line is suspended due to a crack in the rail.
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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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Ghosn's lawyer calls for quick bail release
Ex Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn's new lawyer says his release on bail can come none too soon.
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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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Japan tests higher speed limits
Some sections of the Shin Tomei and Tohoku expressways experiment with a 120 kph speed limit.
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Giant snow hut
Come inside this 6m snow hut in Aomori for dancing and an exhibit of candle art.
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Shinto snowball fight
Tamura Shrine's yearly snowball fight is in danger...due to lack of snow!
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Next-gen snow shovel
Got a ton of snow on your roof? This revolutionary new tool could help.It's called "yuki suberu" - Japanese for "snow sl...
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