Yamagata tops Japan's ramen consumption ranking 2 years in a row
The city of Yamagata tops Japan's ramen consumption ranking for the second year in a row.
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Kin of slain Japanese woman asks Thai authorities to resolve 2007 murder
The bereaved family of a female Japanese tourist who was killed in Thailand in 2007 asks the Thai justice minister to re...
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Osaka Castle admission fee to be doubled from spring of 2025
Osaka city hall plans to double the admission fee for those aged 16 and over to enter the castle tower of Osaka Castle s...
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Investigation reveals LDP lawmakers failed to report 580 million yen from fundraiser tickets
An investigation by the Liberal Democratic Party reveals that LDP lawmakers failed to report nearly 580 million yen from...
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Crown Prince Fumihito makes visit to hospital in quake-hit Ishikawa
Crown Prince Fumihito makes a visit to a hospital in quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in southwestern Japan due to warm winter
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around Nachi Waterfall in southwestern Japan.
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Food truck catches fire south of Tokyo
A food truck caught fire in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture south of Tokyo, sending one person to the hospital with burns.
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Emperor and Empress meet with ministry of health award winners
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet with the recipients of the ministry of health’s award for rehabilitation and in...
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Daihatsu president and chairman to step down following test fraud scandal
Daihatsu Motor's president and chairman will step down following the company's test fraud scandal.
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Japan's new budget airline makes debut flight
Japan's new budget airline AirJapan makes its debut flight.
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