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Crown Princess Kiko turns 55

Crown Princess Kiko turns 55

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko turns 55 years old.

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Footage reveals highly radioactive area in crippled Fukushima Daiichi

Footage reveals highly radioactive area in crippled Fukushima Daiichi

The Nuclear Regulation Authority reveals footage of a highly radioactive area in Fukushima Daiichi, which may affect dec...

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Japan's population older than ever

Japan's population older than ever

29.1 percent of Japan's total population is now 65 years and older.

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Nearly 20,000 children fall victim to COVID

Nearly 20,000 children fall victim to COVID

17,734 students were infected with COVID in August, more than tripling from to July.

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"Midnight vaccination" starts in Tokyo ward

"Midnight vaccination" starts in Tokyo ward

Tokyo's Minato Ward starts to offer vaccination slots until midnight.

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Outdoor music festival held amid state of emergency

Outdoor music festival held amid state of emergency

Outdoor music festival Supersonic is held amid a coronavirus state of emergency.

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Japanese survivor recalls September 11 attacks

Japanese survivor recalls September 11 attacks

A Japanese survivor recalls the horror of the 9/11 attacks.

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Typhoon Chanthu hits Japan

Typhoon Chanthu hits Japan

The powerful Typhoon Chanthu hits Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rain in the southwest.

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PM Suga visits coronavirus medical care station in Tokyo

PM Suga visits coronavirus medical care station in Tokyo

Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko inspect a new coronavirus medical care station for patient...

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Bathhouse curtain featuring anime characters stolen

Bathhouse curtain featuring anime characters stolen

A bathhouse in Tokyo has had its entrance curtain featuring anime characters stolen.

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