
Train station plays Ghibli music
A local train station north of Tokyo plays music from Studio Ghibli film, "My Neighbor Totoro," when trains depart.
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Trees get rope umbrellas at Japanese garden
Gardeners put up ropes on trees at a Japanese garden in central Japan to protect them from snow this winter
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24-hour PCR center set up at Narita Airport
Narita International Airport now has a PCR testing center that operates around the clock.
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Toyosu fish market resumes public viewing of tuna auctions
The Toyosu fish market resumes public viewing of tuna auctions after about eight months.
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Festival at Okinawa's Shuri Castle
A festival takes place at Okinawa's Shuri Castle where a major fire burned down six buildings a year ago.
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Kindergarten kids' balloons turn into confectionery
Kids at Seiai Kindergarten get confectionery in return after releasing eco-friendly balloons into the air.
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Japan eases travel ban for China and eight other locations
The Japanese government eases travel restriction for nine locations including China.
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Japan's coronavirus cases top 100,000
The total number of coronavirus cases in Japan tops 100,000 on October 30th.
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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
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of Japan's imperial family visit the 100-year-old Meiji Shrine.
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