Zero gravity champagne toast

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

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

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 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

Hiroshima man's pizza vending machine mission

A pizza vending machine is drawing crowds in Hiroshima.

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Prince Hisahito turns 12

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 Japan

Typhoon Jebi hits western Japan, bringing heavy rain and damaging wind gusts to the nation.

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Retailers announce osechi menu

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

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

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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