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First frost chills northern, central Japan

First frost chills northern, central Japan

Hokkaido in the north and central inland areas of Honshu had their first frost of the season this morning.

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Sushiro, Genki Sushi form tie-up

Sushiro, Genki Sushi form tie-up

Two of Japan's biggest conveyor-belt sushi chains, Sushiro and Genki Sushi, are merging.

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Meandering Japan Current could trigger storm surges

Meandering Japan Current could trigger storm surges

Japan's Meteorological Agency says the Japan Current, which normally flows along the south coast, is meandering offshore...

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