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Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off amid coronavirus concerns
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off in Hokkaido amid concerns over the new coronavirus.
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Japan's new passports
Japan starts to issue new passports featuring works of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai.
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Celebrities throw beans to ring in spring
Celebrities throw beans at temple visitors to ring in spring in a traditional event aimed at chasing away demons and bri...
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Cashless payment at Japan's post offices
Cashless payment is accepted for the first time at post offices in Japan, starting with 65 branches. Japan Post plans to...
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France's first Japanese 3-star Michelin chef
The Michelin Guide awards its coveted 3-star rating to a Japanese chef in France for the first time.
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Entrance exam prayers
The entrance exam season has arrived in Japan and some students are seeking help from the god of wisdom at a shrine in c...
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Persevering winter waterfall
Temple goers stand under 6-meter waterfalls as part of winter austerities in central Japan.
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Tokyo's forgotten Olympic Games
Japan won the bid to host the 1940 Summer Olympics, but war cancelled the games and dreams of Olympic hopefuls including...
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Conveyor belt sushi for foreigners
A conveyor belt sushi shop targeting foreigners opens in Tokyo.
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"Living fossil" frilled shark dies in captivity
A 120 cm "living fossil" frilled shark is captured off the coast of Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, but dies in captivity ...
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