US military conducts paratrooper drill amid opposition

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

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

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

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

¥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 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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Spring skiing at its finest

Spring skiing at its finest

Yes, you can ski in Japan...even in May.

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Hakata Dontaku Festival

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

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

Luxury sleeper train launches

The Train Suite Shikishima debuts promising incredible luxury with tickets priced up to 950,000 yen.

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