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Training to bike
East Japan Railway gives the media a peek at a new train to help cycling enthusiasts get to more scenic surroundings eas...
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Wild boars terrorize school
Two wild boars wreak havoc at a school in Kyoto with other wild boars appearing nearby.
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Princess Aiko turns 16
Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito's only child, Princess Aiko, turns 16.
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Emperor Akihito to retire April 30, 2019
Japan's prime minister announces Emperor Akihito will step down April 30th, 2019.
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Japan may join quest for manned moon landing
Japan may join a US project to build a new space station orbiting the moon, hoping to send Japanese astronauts to the su...
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Re-writing the blueprint of life
The latest genetic engineering technology allows us to rewrite the blueprint of life.
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N.Korean crew 'drifted for a month'
10 North Korean crew on a boat found off northern Japan tell the Coast Guard they drifted for a month after their rudder...
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Tokyo Disney Resort expansion plan eyed
The operator of Tokyo Disney Resort is reportedly considering a major expansion that could include a third park.
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'Ramen taxis' on the way to Sapporo
"Sapporo ramen taxis" will soon prowl the streets of the northern Japanese city.
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