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Visitors pack Hirosaki cherry blossom festival
Visitors flock to the famous cherry blossom festival in Hirosaki, northern Japan.
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An island 'going to the cats'
A middle-aged couple tries to bring new life to an island that is home to more cats than people.
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Smart new convenience
Convenience store chain Lawson introduces a new way for smartphone-savvy customers to shop without the hassle of hitting...
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Tradition with a fishy twist
Fish take to the sky in a coastal western Japan town famous for its bonito catch.
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Kendama kid is just starting out
A young kendama prodigy is blowing minds in western Japan.
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Newborn mix-up regrettable: health minister
Japan's Health and Welfare Minister calls "regrettable" a mix-up of babies at a Tokyo hospital 51 years ago.
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High pressure envelops Japan
High pressure engulfs the Japanese archipelago, driving temperatures in western Japan past 30 degrees for the first time...
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Traditional 'naked' festival enlivens Hida, central Japan
A rousing drum parade fires up participants at a famous "naked" festival in Hida, central Japan.
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Giving away houses, revitalizing a town
Okutama, a scenic town on the western edge of Tokyo, gives away houses and land in a bid to attract young residents and ...
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World's longest haired teen certified by Guinness
A Japanese girl is certified by Guinness World Records as having the world's longest hair on a teenager.
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