Flu running rampant in Japan

Flu running rampant in Japan

The number of flu patients in a week-period is the highest ever in Japan this winter.

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Deep freeze continues in Japan

Deep freeze continues in Japan

This winter's harshest cold wave continues in Japan with freezing temperatures in central Tokyo recorded two days in a r...

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Load Bubble

Load Bubble

The demand for laundromats in Japan is growing, especially for busy households and tourists. Some operators have started...

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Eruption monitoring enhanced at Mt. Kusatsu Moto-Shirane

Eruption monitoring enhanced at Mt. Kusatsu Moto-Shirane

Experts boost monitoring of a volcano that erupted Tuesday near a ski resort in Japan. Video also shows heavy damage to ...

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2 skiers found without pulse in Niigata

2 skiers found without pulse in Niigata

Two skiers are found without vital signs as bad weather hits a resort in central Japan.

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Winter's harshest cold wave hits Japan

Winter's harshest cold wave hits Japan

This winter's coldest weather hits Japan, with temperatures in central Tokyo dipping to -4 °C for the first time in 48 y...

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Kusatsu eruption caused by steam: experts

Kusatsu eruption caused by steam: experts

The volcanic eruption near a ski resort in central Japan was caused by water coming into contact with magma, experts say...

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Hakuto to continue despite XPRIZE cancellation

Hakuto to continue despite XPRIZE cancellation

Developers of Japan's first civilian lunar lander say they'll continue work despite cancellation of Google's Lunar XPRIZ...

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Miniature food artist goes for the stomach

Miniature food artist goes for the stomach

A miniature food artist is whetting appetites in western Japan.

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Capybaras keep warm in hot bath

Capybaras keep warm in hot bath

Capybaras at a zoo in central Japan keep themselves warm in a hot bath.

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