Prince Hisahito turns 15
Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Japanese throne, turns 15.
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About 4,000 Tokyo Paralympians and officials depart from Japan a day after the closing ceremony.
read moreCoronavirus cluster at ground troop camp in western Japan
A coronavirus cluster has occurred at a Self-Defense Forces camp in western Japan, where 135 members have tested positiv...
read moreJapan to introduce eco-friendly point system
Japan's Environment Ministry says it will introduce an eco-friendly system starting April 2022.
read moreDomestic distributor to recall contaminated Moderna COVID-19 doses
The domestic distributor of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines says it will recall contaminated doses after confirming stainless ...
read moreTokyo Games staff arrested for suspected marijuana possession
An American national who was working for the Tokyo Games is arrested for marijuana possession.
read moreStore in central Japan sells sushi in vending machine
A store in central Japan specializing in "masuzushi," a pressed sushi specialty of Toyama Prefecture made with vinegared...
read morePrincess Mako's marriage with Komuro being arranged for this year
Japanese Princess Mako's marriage with her fiancé Komuro Kei is being arranged to take place this year without any cerem...
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