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The samurai experience
A photo studio in trendy Shibuya offers the chance to become a samurai in modern Tokyo.
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Tokyo gov orders new review of Tsukiji replacement
More problems have been found with the replacement for Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market.
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Renho becomes first female leader of Democratic Party
Renho is elected as the first female leader of Japan's main opposition party.
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Tokyo Game Show kicks off
One of the world's largest game shows near Tokyo showcases Virtual Reality games.
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Die-off hits farmed yellowtail
Thousands of farmed yellowtail die in Kagoshima, southwest Japan.
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Abe tours typhoon-devastated Hokkaido
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tours typhoon-hit Hokkaido.
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Dubai investor plans takoyaki franchise
A Dubai investor hopes Japanese octopus balls called takoyaki appeal to the taste of Arabs.
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In wake of flood disasters, Japan rethinks plan
In the wake of flood disasters, Japan rethinks its planning for heavily populated areas now at risk.
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