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Zero gravity champagne toast
A Nippon News Network reporter joins Usain Bolt for a zero gravity champagne toast.
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Craftsman's one-of-a-kind wood pens
A craftsman in Nagasaki is creating gorgeous pens using wood sourced worldwide.
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Hokkaido Power Station will not resume operation until late September
Operations at quake-hit coal power station in Hokkaido are expected to resume after late September.
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Kansai airport operates only 20 percent
Kansai International Airport's flights have been cut down to 20% a week following the damage caused by Typhoon Jebi.
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Hiroshima man's pizza vending machine mission
A pizza vending machine is drawing crowds in Hiroshima.
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Prince Hisahito turns 12
Emperor Akihito's grandson Prince Hisahito celebrates his 12th birthday.
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Typhoon Jebi hits Japan
Typhoon Jebi hits western Japan, bringing heavy rain and damaging wind gusts to the nation.
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Retailers announce osechi menu
Department stores get a head start vying for high-end traditional osechi New Year meal orders, with some offerings appro...
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Olympic gymnast's accusation shocks Japan
An Olympic gymnast rocks Japan's gymnastics association with power harassment accusations.
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Manga legend dies
Momoko Sakura, creator of the popular Chibi Maruko-chan manga and anime series, dies at 53 of breast cancer.
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