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Grandad's leaflet art pleasing kids in western Japan
A self-taught artist in Shimane is crafting creations entirely from news inserts.
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New vending machine dispenses instant-freeze drinks
Asahi Beverages has a new vending machine that dispenses drinks that freeze in an instant.
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Low drops snow on southwest Japan
A low pressure system brings rare snowfall to southwest Japan.
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Fans flock to see panda cub Xiang Xiang
12,000 fans flock from the early morning to see cuddly panda cub Xiang Xiang at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo.
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Fast-aging Japan looks to solve diaper problem
With the numbers of elderly rising in Japan, experts mull a machine to dispose of used diapers.
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