Sunken WWII aircraft carrier found

Sunken WWII aircraft carrier found

A team from Paul G Allen's Vulcan Inc. uncover the sunken wreckage of the USS WASP near the Solomon Islands.

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Panda eating heart-shaped ice

Panda eating heart-shaped ice

Pandas at a zoo in Wakayama Prefecture enjoy an icy treat on Japan's White Day holiday.

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Time lapse: Ofunato rebuilding

Time lapse: Ofunato rebuilding

Time-lapse videos shows reconstruction progress in Ofunato as one resident shares the realities of day-to-day life.

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Japan not to submit resolution against N.Korea

Japan not to submit resolution against N.Korea

Japan has decided not to submit a resolution on the North Korean human rights situation to the United Nations.

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Pig cafe opens in Tokyo

Pig cafe opens in Tokyo

A teacup pig cafe opens in Tokyo in hopes of promoting the charm of the animal.

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Classical concert embraces Karate

Classical concert embraces Karate

It's time for a classical concert you can only enjoy in Japan.

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'Ojisan hanko' honoring older men

'Ojisan hanko' honoring older men

Students in northern Japan reinvent the nation's tradition of seals with an 'ojisan hanko' or 'old guy seals' that honor...

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Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi try fresh start

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi try fresh start

Top executives of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor announce "a new start for the alliance."

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Tokyo Olympic pictograms revealed

Tokyo Olympic pictograms revealed

Tokyo Olympic pictograms are revealed 500 days before the opening ceremony.

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Emperor starts abdication rituals

Emperor starts abdication rituals

Emperor Akihito begins a series of court rituals leading up to his abdication.

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