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"Premium Friday" not so premium

Japan's industry ministry is struggling to promote its project to tackle long working hours and stimulate consumer spend...

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Bald and gold in northern Japan

Bald and gold in northern Japan

Men celebrate their bald-headedness in northern Japan.

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Myanmar national arrested for defacing

Myanmar national arrested for defacing "snow monsters"

A Myanmar national is nabbed for defacing the famous "snow monsters" in northern Japan.

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Crown Prince Naruhito turns 58

Crown Prince Naruhito turns 58

Japan's Crown Prince Naruihto vows self-improvement on his 58th birthday.

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Designs of 2020 Tokyo Games commemorative coins unveiled

Designs of 2020 Tokyo Games commemorative coins unveiled

The designs of 2020 commemorative coins for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are unveiled.

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Case of suitcase

Case of suitcase

This week, Chinese tourists have been flocking to Japan for the Lunar New Year holiday. That's been pushing up travel-re...

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