Tokyo promotes radio calisthenics ahead of 2020 Olympics

Tokyo promotes radio calisthenics ahead of 2020 Olympics

Tokyo is promoting radio exercises to get the nation healthy and in the spirit in the run-up to the 2020 Summer Olympics...

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Steelworkers set crowds alight

Steelworkers set crowds alight

Steelworkers turn industry to art, throwing sparks across the stage in a "Thunder Performance."

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Pikotaro promotes SDGs at UN conference

Pikotaro promotes SDGs at UN conference

Japanese comedian and singer Pikotaro helps Japan's foreign minister promote sustainable development goals at a United N...

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Imperial Couple views Nippon Maru

Imperial Couple views Nippon Maru

Japan's Imperial Couple visits a historic tall ship for the Marine Day holiday.

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Extreme roller coaster makes emergency stop

Extreme roller coaster makes emergency stop

An extreme roller coaster makes an emergency stop after its tire bursts.

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Kyoto Gion Festival culminates in grand parade

Kyoto Gion Festival culminates in grand parade

"Moving museums" enchant spectators in Kyoto.

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Tokyo Olympic summer goods hit stores

Tokyo Olympic summer goods hit stores

Summer is here and so are official Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics goods including yukata casual summer kimono.

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Okinoshima gets World Heritage status

Okinoshima gets World Heritage status

Okinoshima and related ancient sites in southwestern Japan join the ranks of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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 Regulators give TEPCO execs an earful

Regulators give TEPCO execs an earful

Nuclear regulators have harsh words for Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives including new President Tomoaki Kobayakawa.

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Tokyo airports celebrate Tanabata festival

Tokyo airports celebrate Tanabata festival

July 7th is Tanabata or star festival in Japan. Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports celebrated with special events.

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