Train station plays Ghibli music
A local train station north of Tokyo plays music from Studio Ghibli film, "My Neighbor Totoro," when trains depart.
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The Toyosu fish market resumes public viewing of tuna auctions after about eight months.
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The Japanese government eases travel restriction for nine locations including China.
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JR East allows the press to join a test ride of its next-generation bullet train.
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read moreJapan, Britain sign trade deal
Japan and Britain sign a bilateral free trade agreement with a view to putting it into effect in January.
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read moreCoronavirus drill held on Japanese cruise ship
The operator of Japanese cruise ship Asuka 2 holds a coronavirus drill prior to resuming services in November.
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