Paralympic medalists meet education minister

Paralympic medalists meet education minister

Paralympic athletes who collectively won 10 medals visit the Ministry of Education to report their results.

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Imperial Couple presents shrine with bronze mirror

Imperial Couple presents shrine with bronze mirror

Japan's Imperial Couple presents a bronze mirror to a shrine to Emperor Jinmu, said to be the nation's founding emperor.

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City saving schools through tech

City saving schools through tech

A city in western Japan turns to technology to keep schools open and learning fun as student numbers fall in tandem with...

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Japan enjoys unseasonably warm temperatures

Japan enjoys unseasonably warm temperatures

Temperatures nationwide shoot up to May highs as a few buds bloom on cherry trees.

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Face from the past

Face from the past

Researchers unveil a facial construction based on a genetic analysis of the remains of a woman who died around 3,800 yea...

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Japan marks 7th anniversary since 3/11 disasters

Japan marks 7th anniversary since 3/11 disasters

The nation is observing the 7th anniversary since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.

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Imperial Couple to visit Okinawa

Imperial Couple to visit Okinawa

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will make what is expected to be their final Imperial visit to Okinawa Prefecture.

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Japanese makeup artist lands Oscar

Japanese makeup artist lands Oscar

The third time is the charm for makeup artist Kazuhiro Tsuji who becomes the first Japanese to take home an Oscar in the...

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Big sandals, big fuss

Big sandals, big fuss

Locals sneak a peek at a massive pair of sandals that are display before being to a famous Tokyo temple.

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Govt to give national award to figure skating champ

Govt to give national award to figure skating champ

Japan will give a national award to Yuzuru Hanyu, gold medalist in men's figure skating at the Pyeongchang and Sochi Win...

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