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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
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
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 signs an address at a sign language event for high school students.
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Rice harvested for emperor's Daijosai rite
Ceremonies to harvest rice for use in the Daijosai imperial rite in November are held at two rice paddies in Japan.
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Deadly Mt. Ontake eruption remembered
Japan commemorates the five-year anniversary of the deadly eruption of Mt. Ontake.
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Rice of hope
Students in western Japan harvest rice originating from ears discovered in disaster-hit northeastern Japan.
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Kids' tug-of-war with plane
Children take part in a tug-of-war with a plane at Narita Airport.
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