Bullying cases up 100,000

Bullying cases up 100,000

Confirmed cases of bullying in Japan's schools rose about 100,000 from last fiscal year.

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Pikotaro invited to Trump banquet

Pikotaro invited to Trump banquet

Singer-songwriter Pikotaro will join US President Donald Trump at a banquet when he visits Japan next month.

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Govt shifts approach to quake forecasting

Govt shifts approach to quake forecasting

Japan will launch a new information system for a possible Nankai Trough mega quake.

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Typhoon Lan comes with steep price

Typhoon Lan comes with steep price

Typhoon Lan's recent pummeling of Japan caused at least an estimated $61 million in damage to the nation's farming and f...

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Mt. Fuji is 'officially' capped with snow

Mt. Fuji is 'officially' capped with snow

In an annual rite, a town at the foot of Mt. Fuji "officially" declares Japan's highest peak capped with snow.

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Pricey persimmons fetch record $4,750

Pricey persimmons fetch record $4,750

A pair of persimmons sell for a record $4,750 (540,000 yen) at the season's first auction in central Japan.

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Ivanka headed to Tokyo

Ivanka headed to Tokyo

Ivanka Trump will fly to Tokyo next week to speak at an event for women.

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NHK fee suit opens in supreme court

NHK fee suit opens in supreme court

A suit over the subscription fee of Japan's public broadcaster NHK opens in the nation's highest court.

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Tokyo Motor Show showcases electric vehicles

Tokyo Motor Show showcases electric vehicles

Japan's auto makers tout their new electric vehicle concept cars as the Tokyo Motor Show opens to the press.

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US F-35A stealth fighters headed to Okinawa

US F-35A stealth fighters headed to Okinawa

The US Air Force announces the first-ever deployment of F-35A stealth fighters to Okinawa, Japan, amid mounting North Ko...

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