Water discharge drill at Shirakawago

Water discharge drill at Shirakawago

A water curtain surrounds Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gifu Prefecture.

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Imperial family visits Meiji Shrine

Imperial family visits Meiji Shrine

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of Japan's imperial family visit the 100-year-old Meiji Shrine.

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Japan thanks Chinese entities for helping Japanese leave Wuhan

Japan thanks Chinese entities for helping Japanese leave Wuhan

Japan presents certificates of appreciation to Chinese entities that helped Japanese nationals leave Wuhan during the co...

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Tokyo Olympic coronavirus monitoring center

Tokyo Olympic coronavirus monitoring center

A government panel on anti-coronavirus measures for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics decide to set up an infectious di...

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Japan's local medical facilities struggle to brace for coronavirus and flu

Japan's local medical facilities struggle to brace for coronavirus and flu

Local medical facilities in Japan are struggling to brace for both the coronavirus disease and influenza.

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Japan-US joint exercise

Japan-US joint exercise

Japan and the United States hold biennial joint exercise Keen Sword.

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Amusement park lights up for medical workers

Amusement park lights up for medical workers

Yomiuriland, an amusement park in the Tokyo suburbs, lights up for medical workers.

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Princess Mako turns 29

Princess Mako turns 29

Japan's Princess Mako, the elder daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito, turns 29.

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Kyoto thrives amid pandemic

Kyoto thrives amid pandemic

Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital that attracts tens of millions of tourists each year, was devastated by the coronavirus p...

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Emperor, empress meet foster home officials

Emperor, empress meet foster home officials

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet with officials of foster homes to hear about their measures against the...

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