Japan to lift state of emergency a month before Olympics

Japan to lift state of emergency a month before Olympics

The Japanese government decides to lift the coronavirus state of emergency in nine prefectures including Tokyo.

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Premium watermelon fetches up to 600,000 yen in season's first auctions

Premium watermelon fetches up to 600,000 yen in season's first auctions

Premium Densuke watermelons with a dark green rind grown in northern Japan fetch up to 600,000 yen apiece in the season'...

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Amphibious drone unveiled at expo

Amphibious drone unveiled at expo

The world’s first amphibious drone is unveiled at a drone expo in Japan.

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Honda develops GPS-equipped shoes for the visually impaired

Honda develops GPS-equipped shoes for the visually impaired

Auto manufacturer Honda develops a special navigation system for shoes for the visually impaired.

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Electric vehicle fast charging experiment on public road

Electric vehicle fast charging experiment on public road

Yokohama City experiments fast chargers of electric vehicles on public roads.

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Japanese drug maker considering ways to make Alzheimer's drug available for low-income earners

Japanese drug maker considering ways to make Alzheimer's drug available for low-income earners

The joint-developer of a newly approved drug for Alzheimer's disease is considering ways to make the therapeutic availab...

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Medical workers receive beef bowl from the sky

Medical workers receive beef bowl from the sky

Fast food chain Yoshinoya experiments delivering hot beef bowls using drones.

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Nissan ready to commit to carbon neutrality with new car

Nissan ready to commit to carbon neutrality with new car

Nissan starts accepting preorders for its new electric car.

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Lawson convenience store selling over 10,000 books opens north of Tokyo

Lawson convenience store selling over 10,000 books opens north of Tokyo

A Lawson convenience store selling more than 10,000 books opens in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo.

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Department store giant launches sustainable clothing

Department store giant launches sustainable clothing

Department store giant Takashimaya showcases its collection of sustainable clothing.

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