90-year-old hand-fashions vintage trains
A 90-year-old hobbyist builds perfect replicas of vintage trains, fashioning each part by hand.
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Tsukiji move delayed at least a year
Governor Yuriko Koike says the controversial move of Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market won't happen for at least a year...
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Part of U.S. base in Okinawa to be returned in Dec.
Japan is arranging to have part of a U.S. military facility in Okinawa Prefecture returned in December.
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Giant matsutake mushroom auctioned in Kumamoto
A giant matsutake mushroom measuring 22 centimeters is auctioned off in Kumamoto Prefecture.
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Drone hits Himeji Castle
A drone hits Himeji Castle in western Japan, prompting a police investigation.
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PM Abe confident of building ties with Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is confident he can build trust with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after their me...
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Fukushima Update #82
Uncertain road
Over 5 and a half years have passed since the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident.The government and Tokyo Electric P...
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Resort train to feature pool, sushi chef
A Japanese rail operator unveils plans for a new train equipped with a swimming pool and onboard sushi chef.
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Prime Minister Abe leaves for NY to meet Donald Trump
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves Tokyo to meet US president-elect Donald Trump.
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Beaujolais Nouveau spa quenches people's thirst
Hot springs in Japan welcome the release of Beaujolais Nouveau.
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