Gull seems healthy despite arrow in head

Gull seems healthy despite arrow in head

A seagull is found behaving normally despite what appears to be an arrow stuck in its head.

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Military fashion show surprises

Military fashion show surprises

The Self-Defense Forces hold a fashion show to attract recruits to military careers.

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Protecting tradition through innovation

Protecting tradition through innovation

Paper-making companies in a town famous for washi rely on their wits and innovation to combat shrinking demand.

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Imperial couple takes stealth stroll

Imperial couple takes stealth stroll

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko take a rare walk outside the Imperial Palace to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

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Enthronement parade set for October 22, 2019

Enthronement parade set for October 22, 2019

Japan outlines a plan for ceremonies linked to Emperor Akihito's abdication and Crown Prince Naruhito's enthronement in ...

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Japan high school girls least happy with body shape: survey

Japan high school girls least happy with body shape: survey

A survey of high schoolers in Japan, the US, China and South Korea finds Japanese girls the least satisfied with their f...

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ANA debuts virtual travel system

ANA debuts virtual travel system

Japanese airline ANA is launching a new virtual travel experience.

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Teenagers aim for Mars

Teenagers aim for Mars

A group of high school students in Japan attempts to build an aircraft able to fly over Mars.

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Forced sterilization victims demand redress

Forced sterilization victims demand redress

Diet members hear for the first time from disabled women who underwent forced sterilization under the nation's former eu...

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Udon marathon aims to promote local noodles

Udon marathon aims to promote local noodles

Takamatsu in western Japan promotes its famous udon noodles via a 60-kilo ultra "mara-nic" (marathon + picnic) with stop...

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