Acquitted death row inmate seeks 217 million yen from government
The world's longest-serving death row inmate who has been acquitted in the 1966 murder of a family of four in Shizuoka ...
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Woman intrudes into foreign minister's parliamentary residence
Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi said a woman he does not know had intruded into his parliamentary residence unit in Toky...
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Japan candidate for IOC chief calls for Summer Olympics on 5 continents
Seven candidates for the successor to Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee gave presentations...
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Emperor and Empress to possibly visit Mongolia in July
Nippon TV has learned that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering an official visit to Mongolia in July thi...
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Locals urged to evacuate after another massive sinkhole appears
A new massive sinkhole appeared on January 29, prompting officials to call on locals to evacuate as rescue efforts for a...
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Japan to recommend ancient imperial capitals in Nara for World Heritage
The Japanese government decided on January 28 to recommend archaeological sites in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, to be...
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Kyoto Animation arsonist's death sentence finalized
The death sentence for Aoba Shinji over the fatal arson attack on Kyoto Animation's studio has been finalized.Aoba set f...
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Fuji TV apologizes in 10-hour news conference
Fuji Television announced in a 10-hour news conference on January 27 that its executives will step down over the network...
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Rescue efforts continue after truck falls into massive sinkhole
Rescue efforts for a driver continued after a truck fell into a 10-meter-deep sinkhole that appeared on a road in Saitam...
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Thousands of plum blossoms at Atami Plum Garden
The 81st annual Plum Festival kicked off at Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka Prefecture on January 11.Atami Geisha also cel...
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