Police car announcements in Saitama use 4 languages in crime prevention efforts
Police car announcements in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, use four languages -- Japanese, English, Chinese and Vie...
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Ninja contest held in western Japan
A ninja contest takes place in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, with 84 people competing in the techniques of ancient Japanese ma...
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Activists call for accessibility for morning-after pills in Japan
Japanese activists call for accessibility for morning-after pills in Japan.
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Japanese pharmaceutical company starts final phase of clinical trial for COVID-19 oral drug
Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi starts the final phase of clinical trials for its COVID-19 oral drug.
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Princess Mako reports marriage to Emperor Showa
Princess Mako visits the graves of her great grandparents to report her marriage.
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US Marine Corps F-35B lands on Japanese helicopter destroyer for the first time
A US Marine Corps F-35B lands on a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer for the first time.
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Two people killed after motor glider crash
Two men die after a motor glider crashes in Hokkaido.
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Officials inspect JR East's electrical substation
Police and fire department officials inspect JR East’s electrical substation which caught fire and disrupted train servi...
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Tokyo's Nippori-Toneri Liner back in service
Tokyo's Nippori-Toneri Liner trains are back in service after suspension due to earthquake damage.
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Convenience stores testing alcohol and cigarette sale by self-checkout
Convenience stores in Japan are considering ways to sell alcoholic beverages and cigarettes that require age verificatio...
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