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Empress Emerita to undergo cancer surgery Sept. 8
Japan's Empress Emerita Michiko will undergo surgery for early-stage breast cancer on September 8.
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Fan-brella helps beat the heat
Fan-brella, a parasol equipped with a fan and a mist emitter, helps users beat the heat.
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Next-gen automatic checkout system enables easy shopping
NTT Data Corporation has a new automatic checkout system that enables shoppers to simply choose merchandise and walk out...
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86-year-old ironman going strong
An 86-year-old Japanese man is the world's oldest to complete the toughest triathlon competition.
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Last rooftop amusement park closes
Japan's last large-scale rooftop amusement park closes in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.
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Sorajiro meets UNDP head Achim Steiner
Nippon TV weather mascot and SDG champion Sorajiro talks about helping the planet with United Nations Development Progra...
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Owara no Kaze Bon Festival kicks off
The Owara Kaze no Bon Festival draws crowds to Toyama Prefecture, central Japan.
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Former Imperial Couple takes in concert
Japanese Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko attend a concert to commemorate 150 years of Japan-Hungary...
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Manga, airplane themed hotels
As record numbers of tourists flock to Japan, hotels are providing new experiences, including manga-themed accommodation...
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