Drift ice viewing season gets underway

Drift ice viewing season gets underway

Tourists on an ice breaker off Hokkaido set out on the season's first drift ice viewing trip.

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Woman sues government over forced sterilization

Woman sues government over forced sterilization

A woman files suit against the Japanese government for damages over her forced sterilization as a teenager under a defun...

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Passive smoke bill targets e-cigarettes

Passive smoke bill targets e-cigarettes

A government draft bill to cut secondhand smoke exposure will restrict use of e-cigarettes but offers an out for small e...

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Mt. Zao volcanic alert level raised

Mt. Zao volcanic alert level raised

The Japan Meteorological Agency says Mt. Zao could erupt and raises the volcanic alert level restricting access to the v...

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Giant pork chop challenge

Giant pork chop challenge

Meat lovers come from far and wide to try northern Japan's giant pork chop.

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FSA orders improvement at cryptocurrency exchange

FSA orders improvement at cryptocurrency exchange

The Financial Services Agency hits Coincheck virtual currency exchange with an improvement order after more than 530 mil...

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Prince Akishino plans Hawaii visit, Princess Mako Brazil trip

Prince Akishino plans Hawaii visit, Princess Mako Brazil trip

This summer Prince and Princess Akishino plan to visit Hawaii and Princess Mako is eyeing making her last overseas trip ...

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Expo offers a taste of Japan

Expo offers a taste of Japan

A massive expo in Bangkok billed as "the biggest all-Japan event in Asia" attracts crowds of visitors seeking a taste of...

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ANA 2020 Olympic jet takes to the skies

ANA 2020 Olympic jet takes to the skies

An All Nippon Airways jet decked out with a special design for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games enters into service...

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World's first app to study IBS developed

World's first app to study IBS developed

Developers hope the world's first app designed to study irritable bowel syndrome sheds light on the mechanism behind str...

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