Captain Tsubasa statue at train station in Tokyo
A wooden statue of the main character of Japanese anime "Captain Tsubasa" appears at Yotsugi Station in Tokyo.
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3,800 people dressed in Santa Claus costumes walk and run to support children fighting illnesses.
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Cherry trees that bloom in spring and autumn are in season in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.
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Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit Tokyo National Museum to see an exhibit of ancie...
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Theatrical production company Takarazuka Revue based in western Japan and the bereaved family of a troupe member are at ...
read moreEmperor Naruhito watches opera for first time since accession
Emperor Naruhito watches an opera for the first time since acceding to the throne in 2019.
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Shogi star Fujii Sota, the first player in history to hold all eight major titles, receives the prime minister's award.
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Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the renovated Museum of the Imperial Collections...
read moreMexico, others to withdraw from 2025 Osaka Expo
Mexico and some other countries have conveyed their intention to withdraw from the 2025 World Expo in Osaka.
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Japanese director Takita Yojiro of "Departures" looks back on filming Chinese movie "Silence of Smoke," noting that maki...
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