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Megamouth shark wows crowds in Shizuoka

People in central Japan are being treated to the sight of one of the wonders of the deep.A rare Megamouth shark is on di...

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Do Japanese shoppers dream of electric sheep?

A department store in Osaka is counting on an android sales assistant to boost its bottom line.Android: “Thank you for c...

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Travel rush as Golden Week ends

People in Japan are packing stations and airports at the end of the country’s spring break.The last week saw a series of...

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1000-year-old wisteria in full bloom

A 1,000-year-old wisteria tree is in full bloom in central Japan.The tree at a shrine in Hyogo prefecture is said to hav...

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