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Hot air balloons brighten up Niigata
A yearly hot air balloon festival delights crowds in the city of Ojiya in Niigata Prefecture.
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Deep sea giant caught alive
People in central Japan are amazed at the sight of a rarely seen oarfish.
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Fukushima disaster, 8 years on
Nippon TV visits Fukushima Daiichi to view work on decommissioning the stricken nuclear plant almost eight years since t...
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Plum and cherry blossoms in full bloom
Spring arrives at Mt. Nachi, Wakayama Prefecture, central Japan.
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Imperial Couple hosts palace tea party
The Imperial Couple hosts a palace tea party for 450 leaders including athletes, entertainers and dignitaries.
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Kagawa's fight against microplastics
A Nippon TV affiliate looks at efforts to grapple with Japan's growing microplastic waste problem.
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Japan fetes 30 years under Emperor Akihito
The Imperial couple attends a ceremony to mark 30 years under the reign of Emperor Akihito.
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Stamps mark Emperor Akihito's 30 years on throne
Japan Post starts selling commemorative stamps to mark Emperor Akihito's 30 years on the throne.
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