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People laugh the year away in western Japan
People are laughing 2022 away at a shrine in western Japan to express appreciation for the past year and wish for good h...
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Emperor Naruhito and Princess Aiko visit history museum
Emperor Naruhito and his daughter Princess Aiko make a private visit to Gakushuin University's Museum of History to see ...
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Kishida congratulates Japan squad on historic win over Spain
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio congratulates the Japanese national soccer team on its historic win over Spain in the FIFA ...
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Japan fans rejoice in World Cup victory over Spain
Japan fans rejoice in the national squad's come-from-behind victory over Spain that put them through to the knockout sta...
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Kids set up rabbit monument at shrine in western Japan
Children set up a gigantic straw rabbit monument at a shrine in western Japan.
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Mascot helps make giant rope festoon at western Japan castle
Hikonyan, a mascot of the western Japanese city of Hikone, helps make a giant rope festoon at Hikone Castle.
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Shrine in northeast Japan prepares for New Year
Shiogama Shrine in northeastern Japan prepares for the New Year by making good luck items for visitors.
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Japan starts first winter energy saving period in seven years amid temperature drop
Japan starts its first winter energy saving period in seven years.
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Princess Aiko turns 21
Princess Aiko turns 21 years old and is nurturing her love of animals.
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Tokyo court says not allowing same-sex marriage is in unconstitutional state
The Tokyo District Court rules that Japan's current legal system that does not allow same-sex marriage is in a state of ...
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