Emperor Akihito's birthday could lose holiday status
Japan's Parliament considers demoting December 23, Emperor Akihito's birthday, from a national holiday to just a regular...
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Japan's coldest town hits 12 below zero
Municipalities around Japan record the coldest temperatures of the season as heavy snow damages grape crops in Hokkaido ...
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Lawmakers consider banning vapes, too
Japanese government officials mull including electronic cigarettes in an upcoming law designed to cut down on second-han...
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First shipment of winter cherry blossoms
A kick-off ceremony is held for the first shipments of "Keio-Sakura" or winter cherry blossoms.
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New Tokyo fish market to open October 2018
The new wholesale market to replace Tokyo's popular Tsukiji fish market will open October 11th, 2018.
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