Okinawa governor again tries to block Futenma relocation

Okinawa governor again tries to block Futenma relocation

Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga makes another attempt at stopping the relocation of US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

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4,000 race up Mt. Fuji

4,000 race up Mt. Fuji

4,091 people enter an annual race to see who can run to the top of Mt. Fuji the fastest.

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Typhoon Jongdari threatens Japan

Typhoon Jongdari threatens Japan

Typhoon Jongdari heads for Japan, threatening further damage to flood-ravaged regions in western Japan and disrupting a ...

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Too cool for school

Too cool for school

Vacant schoolhouses in Japan are being repurposed as accommodations with the hope of spurring regional revitalization.

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Nebuta floats readied for festival

Nebuta floats readied for festival

Craftsmen in northern Japan show off giant lantern floats for next week's famous Nebuta Festival.

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