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Kuchinoerabu erupts
The Kuchinoerabu Island volcano erupts, sending smoke 2000 meters in the air.
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Russia builds military housing on disputed islands
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announces construction of military housing for 188 families on Kunashiri and Eto...
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Japan adopts new defense directives
Japan adopts National Defense Program Guidelines, a 10-year plan that includes American F-35B stealth fighters and remod...
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$3000 pet robot unveiled
Venture company Groove X unveils Lovot, a $3100 pet robot that can cuddle but lacks practical functionality.
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Premium shiitake mushrooms fetch $1,800
A case of 6 Noto 115 shiitake mushrooms goes for $1,800 (200,000 yen) at the first auction of the season in Kanazawa, ce...
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Japan ranks 110th in gender equality
The World Economic Forum ranks Japan 110th in its Global Gender Gap Report 2018.
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Baby girl panda named
A female panda cub will be called Saihin in hopes for a colorful future.
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Govt plans measures for foreign worker wave
The government is planning for a new wave of foreign workers after the passage of an immigration reform bill.
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Battledores depict past 30 years in Japan
Visitors to Asakusa's annual Hagoita festival look back on the past 30 years through decorative battledores.
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Tokyo unveils robot guide ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
A robot guide is unveiled with hopes of assisting an increasing number of foreign tourists.
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