Sorry saury catch putting festivals in pinch

Sorry saury catch putting festivals in pinch

A shortage of saury, a popular autumn treat, is disappointing fishermen, fans of the fish and putting popular festivals ...

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Princess Kako leaves to study in UK

Princess Kako leaves to study in UK

Emperor Akihito's granddaughter Princess Kako departs Tokyo to study abroad at the University of Leeds in the UK.

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Giant panda celebrates three months

Giant panda celebrates three months

Ueno Zoo releases footage to coincide with Tokyo's newest celebrity giant panda cub turning three months old.

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Stars Wars lands at revered Buddhist temple

Stars Wars lands at revered Buddhist temple

Darth Vadar and director Rian Johnson promote the new Star Wars film at a revered Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.

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The taste of fall is here

The taste of fall is here

Matsutake season is off to a strong start with the autumn delicacy selling for almost $650 per kilogram and a bumper cro...

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Prince Hisahito turns 11

Prince Hisahito turns 11

Prince Hisahito, grandson of Emperor Akihito and third in line to the throne, celebrates his 11th birthday.

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Superhero joins battle for New Year cuisine orders

Superhero joins battle for New Year cuisine orders

Takashimaya department store says it will tap the powers of superhero Ultra Seven as it launches an early bid to land os...

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Duty-free shop opens in arrival area of Narita Airport

Duty-free shop opens in arrival area of Narita Airport

Narita Airport comes up with a way to further prompt shopping at duty-free shops.

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Cabinet ministers take part in disaster drills

Cabinet ministers take part in disaster drills

The Japanese government conducts disaster drills on "Disaster Prevention Day".

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Japanese developer to construct skyscraper in NYC

Japanese developer to construct skyscraper in NYC

A major Japanese developer announces to construct a 58-story office building in Manhattan, New York.

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