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Oarfish caught in squid fishing net in central Japan
Two oarfish are caught in a squid fishing net set up off the shore of Toyama Prefecture in central Japan.
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Horse chasing exercise in northern Japan
A horse chasing event takes place in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido to give horses an opportunity to make up fo...
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Eco-friendly ferry at Osaka port
An ecologically friendly ferry is unveiled at a port in Osaka, western Japan.
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Fishing festival in southwestern Japan
A festival takes place in southwestern Japan with the wish for safe and bountiful fishing.
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Emperor and imperial family members read New Year poetry
Emperor Naruhito and other imperial family members read poetry at the annual New Year poetry reading.
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Bank of Japan maintains monetary policy
The Bank of Japan maintains its monetary policy, sending the yen plunging and pushing up Japanese stocks.
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Japan Coast Guard patrol ship runs aground
A Japan Coast Guard patrol ship runs aground off Niigata Prefecture.
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Japan SDF destroyer most likely had operation issues before running aground
The Maritime Self-Defense Force says that it is very likely that its destroyer had operation issues before it ran agroun...
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Japan marks 28 anniversary since deadly Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
Japan marks the 28th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
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Woman stabbed to death in southwestern Japan, suspect at large
A woman dies after being stabbed near Hakata Station in southwestern Japan.
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