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US military conducts paratrooper drill amid opposition
The US military ignites further opposition in Okinawa as it conducts the second paratrooper drill in less than three we...
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Former PM Mori among figures honored by Emperor
Emperor Akihito decorates a number of public figures including former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori.
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Media previews upcoming Nemo attraction
Tokyo Disney Sea gives the media a look at its new Nemo and Friends SeaRider, the park's first new attraction in a year....
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Crying babies chase away bad luck
Babies compete in a crying match at Gokoku Shrine in Hiroshima to drive away bad luck.
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¥5M per night castle targets wealthy
For ¥5M or about $45K per night, visitors to Japan will soon have the chance to stay in a castle and live like a lord.
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Hot air balloons aloft at Akita Sky Festa
Hot air balloon lovers are taking part in the Akita Sky Festa in northern Japan.
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Hakata Dontaku Festival
Visitors flock to possibly the most-popular event during Golden Week.
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Postcard-perfect cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Castle
The cherry blossom festival is underway at Hirosaki Castle in northern Japan, offering perfect scenes of flowers carpet...
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Luxury sleeper train launches
The Train Suite Shikishima debuts promising incredible luxury with tickets priced up to 950,000 yen.
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