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Japan sees record tourism spend
Japan earned a record roughly $41b in inbound tourism spending in 2018.
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Emperor attends last poetry ceremony
The New Year's poetry reading ceremony is held at the Imperial Palace with "light" as a theme.
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Demons wish for children's well-being
Demon-like creatures terrify children but wish for their well-being.
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Why Japanese people wear masks
People in Japan wear a mask to protect from infections, as well as for fashion.
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Autonomous tractor aims to ease farmers' burden
A self-driving tractor is among new technology Japan is developing to assist its aging farmers.
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Boeing to use Japanese firms in electric plane project
Boeing and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have a new agreement on developing electric planes.
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Historical site morphs into winter wonderland
Like moths to light, people throng to Shirakawa-go to see the traditional village's sites in illuminated winter splendor...
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Japan-Russia talks go nowhere
A Japan-Russia foreign ministers' meeting again shows the deep gap between the nations.
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Hokkaido sees winter's coldest day
A cold front sends the mercury to -29.7 C in Hokkaido, the coldest yet this season.
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