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PM Abe explains Reiwa
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives his take on naming the Imperial era that starts next month the Reiwa era.
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Reiwa: Govt announces new era name
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announces the name of Japan's next era, Reiwa, ahead of Emperor Akihito's abdicat...
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Over-40 recluses top 613k
A first-ever survey shows more than 613,000 'hikikomori' over 40 years old living as social recluses in Japan.
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New Imperial era name coming Monday
Japan's government will announce the name of its next Imperial era at 11:30 A.M. on Monday.
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Cashless rebates rise on Premium Friday
Special campaigns boosting benefits for cashless transactions are underway on Japan's Premium Friday.
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Koto heartland fights the odds
Makers of the ancient musical instrument the koto battle declining interest to transmit their art to the future.
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Iwate from the air
Aerial footage showing how much Iwate has rebuilt since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011.
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Tokyo hanami: Yasukuni Shrine
The JMA's index tree that defines Tokyo's hanami season is located at Yasukuni Shrine.
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Tokyo hanami: Inokashira Park
Inokashira Pond is a great place to pop into a boat and observe cherry blossoms.
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Tokyo hanami: Kunitachi
Cherry trees planted in 1934 to celebrate Emperor Akihito's birth are growing old.
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