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Naruhito views ancient tsunami monument
Crown Prince Naruhito visits Japan's oldest tsunami monument to see what lessons can be learned.
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Mayor of meltdown-hit Namie dies
A mayor who battled to save his town from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster died Wednesday.
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Hayabusa 2 probe reaches distant asteroid
The Hayabusa 2 probe launched three years ago reaches Ryugu, the target asteroid.
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Tokyo assembly passes anti-smoking bill
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly passes a bill to prevent second-hand smoking in restaurants in Japan's capital.
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New risk map raises likelihood of major quake
A new risk map for Japan shows a heightened possibility of a major earthquake hitting areas along the Pacific coast.
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Princess Ayako to marry
Princess Ayako will marry Kei Moriya, a 32-year-old employee of shipping firm.
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Hello Kitty bullet train unveiled
West Japan Railway Company unveils a special bullet train featuring Hello Kitty.
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Popular railroad museum's new annex previewed
East Japan Railway Company shows off the new annex of its popular Railway Museum north of Tokyo.
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Hotel ship to address Tokyo 2020 room shortage
Visitors to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics can stay on a huge cruise ship transformed into a hotel.
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