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Designed apples fetch $2300

Designed apples fetch $2300

Three of producer Chisato Iwasaki's designed apples go for $2300 at auction in Aomori Prefecture.

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Tokyo Olympic swimming venue unveiled

Tokyo Olympic swimming venue unveiled

Tokyo 2020 Olympic organizers unveil the 15000-seat Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

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Construction begins on maglev station

Construction begins on maglev station

Construction begins on a maglev train station in Kanagawa Prefecture, part of the 500 km/h Linear Chuo Shinkansen bullet...

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Imperial Couple visit Ise Jingu post enthronement ceremonies

Imperial Couple visit Ise Jingu post enthronement ceremonies

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit Ise Jingu Shinto shrine to mark the completion of enthronement ceremonies incl...

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Dot engraving - Etching art on stone

Dot engraving - Etching art on stone

A man in northeastern Japan creates intricate artworks by engraving dots on stone.

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