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Typhoon Mitag heading for Okinawa

Typhoon Mitag heading for Okinawa

Authorities ground air traffic on Ishigaki and other islands as Typhoon Mitag, the 18th of the season, approaches Okinaw...

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Japan braces for consumption tax hike

Japan braces for consumption tax hike

Consumers stock up on merchandise ahead of the consumption tax jump from 8% to 10%.

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First tiger blowfish auction of season held

First tiger blowfish auction of season held

The first tiger blowfish auction of the season is held in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The city is synonymous with...

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Princess Kako attends sign language event

Princess Kako attends sign language event

Princess Kako signs an address at a sign language event for high school students.

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