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Yamaguchi's new geopark luring visitors
A Nippon TV affiliate checks out Japan's latest geopark.
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Sneak peek of emergency exit for maglev Shinkansen
An emergency exit for the maglev Shinkansen line is shown to the press for the first time.
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Artist prepares for new year
An artist in northern Japan is working on handcrafted kites that are believed to bring good luck.
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Imperial Couple visits multicultural facility
Japan's Imperial Couple visits a multicultural facility in central Japan.
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Tamaki sets referendum on US base transfer
Okinawa Prefecture will hold a referendum on a controversial US base move.
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Lower house passes immigration bill
Japan's powerful lower house rams through a landmark immigration reform to boost the number of foreign workers.
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Space agency shows ISS recovery capsule
Japan's space agency JAXA showcases a capsule which returned from the International Space Station.
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Immigration showdown tomorrow
Japan's ruling party will force a vote Tuesday on a controversial immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign...
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Japan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters
Japan's defense program proposal is to call for adding U.S.-made F-35B stealth fighters to its arsenal and modifying a h...
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