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Fire ants hitch ride to Narita airport
Venomous fire ants are found at Narita International Airport on the outskirts of Tokyo.
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Waterfall festival beats the heat
Men take a portable shrine for a dip in a waterfall in an ancient summer rite in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan.
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Maiko brave 98 degree heat on Hassaku holiday
Maiko in full dress and makeup visit their teachers in 98 degree heat to observe a traditional holiday.
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Japan-Russia summit ends with mixed results
Japanese and Russian foreign and defense minister meet in Moscow, saying they will cooperate on North Korean denucleariz...
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Govt. starts new anti-terror unit for 2020 Olympics
Japan's government creates a new team to prevent terrorism with an eye toward the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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