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Santa Trump headlines annual parody

Santa Trump headlines annual parody

You better watch out! Santa Trump has come to town, roosting on a roof in western Japan in an annual Christmas parody.

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Tokyo rethinks its brand

Tokyo rethinks its brand

A team of experts meets for the first time to rethink Tokyo's brand in the run-up to the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.

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Japan gets first Black Friday bargains

Japan gets first Black Friday bargains

A few major retailers in Japan hold Black Friday sales, taking a page out of the playbook of US stores in an attempt to ...

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Life in a disputed territory

Life in a disputed territory

Shikotan Island, a territory both Japan and Russia claim, faces difficult economic times. Russian President Vladimir Put...

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Santa lands in Japan

Santa lands in Japan

Santa Claus arrives a month ahead of the big day to bring some Christmas joy to Japan.

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Fishermen net bumper catch of yellowtail

Fishermen net bumper catch of yellowtail

Fishermen in Toyama Prefecture are enjoying a spectacular haul of yellowtail, a popular winter delicacy, after one of th...

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