University to axe president over alleged mob ties
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine plans to sack its president for an alleged relationship with a mob leader.
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Bridge to the past put in place
A bridge is hoisted in to place connecting the historically important Dejima Island district to Nagasaki by bridge for t...
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Giant pandas mate in Tokyo
A pair of giant pandas is confirmed to have been mating at Ueno Zoo in central Tokyo.
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Monkey allergies nothing to sneeze at
Monkeys appear to be suffering from pollen allergies on Shodo Island in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan.
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