
Naruto whirlpool sightseeing season begins in western Japan
The whirlpool sightseeing season begins at Naruto Strait off Tokushima Prefecture in western Japan.
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Meteorological Agency adds new supercomputer to increase forecast accuracy
The Japan Meteorological Agency announces it will begin operating a new supercomputer to increase the accuracy of foreca...
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Mountain burning at Akiyoshidai plateau in western Japan
A mountain burning event takes place at Akiyoshidai plateau in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, to promote sprouting...
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in southwestern Japan due to warm winter
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around Nachi Waterfall in southwestern Japan.
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Four-kilometer long rift found after Noto Peninsula Earthquake
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the ground is found to have risen by two meters over a four-kilometer stretch in Su...
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Noto Peninsula quake, one month on
Locals observe a moment of silence in Ishikawa Prefecture, a month after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the area on Ja...
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Dolphins evacuated from quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture
Dolphins are evacuated from an aquarium in quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Japan MSDF vessel starts transporting relief aid to quake hit Ishikawa
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's transport vessel JS Osumi starts sending relief aid to quake-hit Ishikawa.
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Japan earthquake latest: at least 48 confirmed dead
At least 48 people are confirmed dead as of January 2 evening local time, a day following a magnitude-7.6 earthquake hit...
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Monkeys 'pray' at temple in northeastern Japan
Wild monkeys are seen playing at a temple in northeastern Japan and holding a rope attached to a bell, as if praying.
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