Mother of girl abducted by N  Korea promises dying husband to get her back

Mother of girl abducted by N Korea promises dying husband to get her back

Yokota Sakie the mother of a girl abducted to North Korea speaks to the press about her husband's death. Yokota says pro...

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Rainy season and record breaking heat wave hits Japan

Rainy season and record breaking heat wave hits Japan

The rainy season has officially begun in parts of western and central Japan, while a record heat wave hits Tokyo and nor...

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A unique large scale food and bar hub to open in Toranomon

A unique large scale food and bar hub to open in Toranomon

A gourmet paradise in the heart of Tokyo is set to open on Thursday. The reimagined Toranomon area is being developed as...

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More people out in Tokyo a week after virus alert

More people out in Tokyo a week after virus alert

More people are seen commuting in Tokyo one week after the metropolitan government issued a coronavirus alert.

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April overtime pay down due to coronavirus

April overtime pay down due to coronavirus

Overtime pay in Japan in April decreases by more than 10 percent per capita from a year ago due to effects of the corona...

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World's largest miniature theme park unveiled

World's largest miniature theme park unveiled

One of the world's largest indoor miniature theme parks is unveiled after taking measures against the spread of infectio...

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Rooftop aquarium reopens for the first time in 3 month

Rooftop aquarium reopens for the first time in 3 month

People flock to the Sunshine Aquarium located on the roof of a tall building in Tokyo after the venue was closed down fo...

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Poll: 64 percent not satisfied with government's economic response to pandemic

Poll: 64 percent not satisfied with government's economic response to pandemic

Over 60 percent of respondents to a survey say they are not satisfied with the Japanese government's economic response t...

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Japan's population decreases by more than 500,000

Japan's population decreases by more than 500,000

Japan's population shrunk the most in 2019 since record taking began. The number of babies born was the lowest and death...

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Fire department warns public of risk when using disinfecting alcohol

Fire department warns public of risk when using disinfecting alcohol

The Tokyo Fire Department is warning the public of how flammable rubbing alcohol can be. Officials urge caution when usi...

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