'Tis the season for New Year postcards
'Tis almost the season as post offices nationwide start accepting nengajo New Year postcards for delivery January 1.
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Japan slaps more sanctions on North Korea
Japan decides to freeze the assets of 19 additional North Korean organizations in a bid to exert more pressure on Pyongy...
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Robots could help ease labor shortage
A robot expo in Tokyo features intelligent walkers, muscle suits and other health-care devices that could help ease Japa...
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Smartphone-using cyclist charged with negligent homicide
A college student will be charged with negligent homicide after killing an elderly woman with her bike while using a sma...
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Rare 'Diamond Fuji' appears
The spectacular "Diamond Fuji" phenomenon is seen as the sun rises over the sacred peak.
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Prince, Princess exhibit works at culture fest
The son of Prince Akishino and daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito display works at the Imperial Household Agency's annua...
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First self-driving car trial on public roads
The nation's first self-driving car trial on public roads is being conducted in central Japan.
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