Benchmark prices for newly harvested rice to be raised by 20-40 percent

Benchmark prices for newly harvested rice to be raised by 20-40 percent

The benchmark prices for the newly harvested rice, which is about to enter full-scale production, will be raised by 20 ...

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Self-Defense Forces withdraw from Noto

Self-Defense Forces withdraw from Noto

S/ Mayor of Suzu Izumiya Masuhiro: We have received tremendous support and dedication from you for a long period of eigh...

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Tokyo marks 101st anniversary of Great Kanto Earthquake

Tokyo marks 101st anniversary of Great Kanto Earthquake

A memorial service was held in Tokyo on September 1 to commemorate the victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake, 101 years ...

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Quake-hit pianos restored with kids' artwork unveiled in Ishikawa

Quake-hit pianos restored with kids' artwork unveiled in Ishikawa

Two pianos, recovered after the powerful Noto Peninsula earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture and its vicinity early th...

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Self-Defense Forces end bathing service in Noto Peninsula

Self-Defense Forces end bathing service in Noto Peninsula

The Japan Self-Defense Forces were dispatched to Ishikawa Prefecture at the request of local authorities following the N...

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Two giant pandas at Tokyo zoo to be returned to China for medical treatment

Two giant pandas at Tokyo zoo to be returned to China for medical treatment

S/ Nippon TV reporter / Many people have gathered at the viewing area for Ri Ri and Shin Shin, with the wait at 80 minut...

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Slow moving Typhoon Shanshan soaks Japan

Slow moving Typhoon Shanshan soaks Japan

SYNOPSIS: Record-breaking rainfall soaks eastern Japan including the Tokyo metropolitan area due to the slowly approachi...

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Typhoon Shanshan causes bullet train and flight cancellations on August 30

Typhoon Shanshan causes bullet train and flight cancellations on August 30

Typhoon Shanshan, called Typhoon No. 10 in Japan, has prompted public transportation operators to cancel or suspend serv...

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Olympic medalist-turned politician fined 1 million yen and faces suspension of right to vote

Olympic medalist-turned politician fined 1 million yen and faces suspension of right to vote

The Tokyo Summary Court issued a summary order against Olympic medalist-turned House of Representatives lawmaker Horii M...

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TIPS-How to get updates on Typhoons-Useful info

TIPS-How to get updates on Typhoons-Useful info

Typhoons are now more and more familiar in Japan, with heavy rain and strong winds recently. But how should you get the ...

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