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So long...and thanks for all the fruit
A fruity experiment kicks off at Narita International Airport on the outskirts of Tokyo.
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Dogo Onsen capsule toy winning fans
A new novelty toy based on the famous Dogo Onsen bathhouse is winning fans in western Japan.
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New Year poetry reading held at Imperial Palace
Japan's Imperial Family joins the annual New Year poetry reading.
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Dipping toes into new public bath
Some Japanese public baths are more than just a public bath.
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Space Invaders takes over Tokyo observation deck
Space Invaders takes over a Tokyo observation deck in an exhibition celebrating the iconic game's 40th birthday.
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Emperor and Empress won't attend sumo
The Emperor and Empress will not attend the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in the wake of an assault scandal.
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Crown Princess Masako attends New Year's Lectures
Crown Princess Masako attends New Year's Lectures at the Imperial Palace for the first time in 15 years.
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High school student becomes 2018 lucky man
An annual lucky man selection race takes place at Nishinomiya Shrine, or Ebessan as it is affectionately known to locals...
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Year of the Dog fever seizes Japan
Canine fever grips central Japan in the Year of the Dog.
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Committee starts discussing abdication ceremony
A government committee kicks off discussions on ceremonies related to the stepping down of Emperor Akihito in April 2019...
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