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Mythic torii restored the old-fashioned way

 Japan is a hi-tech paradise, but in some parts of the country they still follow ancient ways.Locals in western Japa...

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Panda twins enjoy a cool birthday gift

 A pair of panda twins turned four today at a zoo in western Japan.Workers treated Kaihin and Youhin to a special bi...

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Japan seeks news on abductions in talks with N. Korea

 Japan and North Korea’s foreign ministers held a rare meeting in Myanmar over the weekend. Japan’s Fumio Kishida an...

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Students aim for record noodle run

 Locals in western Japan are cooling down with the world’s longest noodle run.Nagashi-somen is a way to eat cold som...

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Japan cleans up from typhoon Halong

 People in Japan are cleaning up after Typhoon Halong brought death and destruction to the country over the weekend....

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