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Chinese demand for mackerel hurting Japanese catch
Mackerel is an increasingly popular food in China. High demand for the oily fish is driving many Chinese fishermen to us...
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M6.6 quake strikes western Japan
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits Tottori Prefecture, western Japan. No fatalities are reported.
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Scientists land on volcanic island
Japanese scientists explore a volcanic island for the first time since it began erupting three years ago.
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Wrestler Kaoru Icho receives People's Honor Award
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe presents the People's Honor Award to Kaoru Icho, four-time Olympic gold medalist in women's wr...
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Nissan's Ghosn chairman-elect of Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi Motors announces Nissan President Carlos Ghosn as its chairman-elect.
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Empress Michiko 'shocked' by abdication headlines
On her 82nd birthday, Empress Michiko says she was shocked by the big headlines on Emperor Akihito's abdication issue.
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New volcanic island to be surveyed
Japan will survey its newly expanded volcanic island in the Pacific.
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IOC chief open to holding games in disaster zone
IOC President Thomas Bach and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discuss holding some of the 2020 Olympics in disaster-struck no...
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Okinawa police sorry for insulting protesters
Okinawa Police express regret over derogatory words used by a riot police officer against protesters at a US military he...
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Traditional charm bag production peaks in central Japan
A traditional textile maker in central Japan is busy making charm bags for the new year.
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