Celebrations were held across Japan ahead of Children’s Day on May 5.In Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, the world’s large...

A Ground Self-Defense Force unit in Tokyo has withdrawn a new logo after it drew criticism online. The First Infantry R...

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Japan releases 2nd round of oil reserves, secures oil imports amid Mideast tensions

On May 1, the Japanese government began its second round of releasing national oil reserves. This time, roughly 20 days...

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PM Takaichi pushes for revising Japan's Constitution amid rallies for and against change

SYNOPSIS: Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae reiterates her willingness to revise Japan’s Constitution in a video message to ...

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Japan lifts subsequent earthquake advisory a week after magnitude-7.7 quake

The Japanese government lifted the subsequent earthquake advisory on April 27, but urged continued caution, warning that...

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Police search home of Hokkaido zoo worker suspected of dumping wife's body in incinerator

S/ Reporter / This is a quiet residential neighborhood in Asahikawa. Numerous investigators wearing white forensic suits...

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M6.2 quake strikes Hokkaido, no tsunami warning issued

At around 5:23 a.m. on April 27, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido and surrounding areas.S/ Reporter / There is...

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Vaccine shortages feared amid measles outbreak in Japan, with 'hidden' COVID on the rise

This is a medical clinic in Tokyo on April 22.S/ Doctor / I heard you have a red rash on your face. Did it start on your...

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Fatal seat plunge at Tokyo Dome City attraction may have been caused by oil leak

According to Tokyo police, a female employee was killed after the seat section of the "Flying Balloon" amusement ride at...

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Toyota unveils AI techs being developed at experimental Woven City near Mt. Fuji

S/ Mori Ayaka, NTV Reporter / What do you think will be required of cars in the future?S/ Toyoda Akio AI / What will be ...

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