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 Experts urge review of quake measures

Experts urge review of quake measures

A panel of experts say predicting mega-quakes is difficult and recommends the government review and revise its earthquak...

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Sweltering heat engulfs Tokyo

Sweltering heat engulfs Tokyo

Scorching temperatures hit Tokyo and other parts of Japan.

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Abe and Moon affirm need to cooperate on North Korea

Abe and Moon affirm need to cooperate on North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae-in agree to pressure North Korea further to curb ...

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Japan Post to raise parcel rates

Japan Post to raise parcel rates

Japan Post announces plans to hike parcel-shipping rates, following in the footsteps of other major companies.

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Heavy rains lash northern Japan

Heavy rains lash northern Japan

Torrential rains in northern Japan prompt evacuation advisories, flooding and claim at least one life.

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Communication in silence

Communication in silence

A silent cafe in Tokyo shows that there is more to communicating than just verbal words.

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Doctor-astronaut Kanai details hopes for ISS mission

Doctor-astronaut Kanai details hopes for ISS mission

A Japanese doctor headed to the International Space Station speaks of his hopes for the mission.

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