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Japan releases video of alleged S. Korea radar lock
Japan releases a video indicating that a South Korean destroyer locked its radar on a Japanese patrol plane.
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Fire ritual at Narita temple
The annual year-end fire ritual takes place at Naritasan Temple.
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Zodiac baton relayed from dog to boar
An annual zodiac handover ceremony is held in Osaka ahead of the New Year.
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Heavy snow falls on northern Japan
A cold front brings heavy snow to parts of northern Japan.
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Japan to restart commercial whaling next July
Japan officially declares to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission and will restart commercial whaling next...
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Deck the trees for the New Year
Special types of trees are being decorated for New Year's to bring good luck.
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Reclining Buddha gets brushed up before New Year
A reclining Buddha gets a clean-up before the new year.
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Japan approves policies to help foreign workers
Japan approves a set of policies to make life easier for prospective foreign workers.
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