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Udon marathon aims to promote local noodles

Udon marathon aims to promote local noodles

Takamatsu in western Japan promotes its famous udon noodles via a 60-kilo ultra "mara-nic" (marathon + picnic) with stop...

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Imperial Couple end Okinawa visit with karate demo

Imperial Couple end Okinawa visit with karate demo

Japan's Imperial Couple take in a karate demo and visit the Okinawa Karate Hall before returning to Tokyo on their last ...

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Softbank to invest in $200 bil. Saudi solar project

Softbank to invest in $200 bil. Saudi solar project

Communications giant Softbank will invest in the Saudi Arabian government's planned solar power generation facility, aim...

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Summer temperatures warm Japan

Summer temperatures warm Japan

Temperatures across Japan hit the mid-20s, making for a perfect summer-like day to enjoy sakura cherry blossoms in full ...

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Transport ministry sees future of pilotless ships

Transport ministry sees future of pilotless ships

Transport officials present a roadmap for a future of automated ships.

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Tokyo Olympics seeks 110,000 volunteers

Tokyo Olympics seeks 110,000 volunteers

Tokyo wants 110,000 volunteers to help guide foreigners during the 2020 summer Olympics and Paralympics.

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Mercury shoots up across nation

Mercury shoots up across nation

Japan faced its hottest day this year Wednesday as an out-of-season warm front enveloped the archipelago.

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