U.S. base relocation project starts in Okinawa despite prefecture's refusal
The Japanese government starts the U.S. base relocation project to coastal Henoko area in Okinawa despite the prefecture...
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5,000 people run to happiness
Around 5,000 people race to happiness in an annual tradition in western Japan.
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Woman in her 90s rescued from collapsed home 124 hours after earthquake
An officer recounts how his unit rescued a woman in her 90s from a collapsed home 124 hours after the earthquake that sh...
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Dolphins evacuated from quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture
Dolphins are evacuated from an aquarium in quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Rescue operations at quake-hit Ishikawa enter ninth day
Rescue operations at quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture enter ninth day.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister's old residence burns down
A fire burns down former Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei's old residence in Tokyo.
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Princess Kako watches traditional Japanese theater in sign language
Princess Kako watches Kyogen, a form of traditional Japanese theater, in sign language.
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Japan promotes marine food in US amid China's import ban
Japan promotes its marine products in the United States amid China's import ban.
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2,000 citizens celebrate coming-of-age at Tokyo DisneySea
About 2,000 citizens celebrate coming-of-age at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Fire fighters march and perform acrobatic performance in New Year event
2,700 fire fighters march and perform acrobatic skills in the Tokyo Fire Department's annual New Year ceremony.
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