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2020 Tokyo Paralympic medals on display
Medals for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics will be on display in Tokyo through September 2.
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Empress Emerita plays the piano with Vienna Philharmonic flutist
Japan's empress emerita plays the piano with a world famous flutist in preparation for a music festival in Kusatsu.
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Electronic customs declaration gate at Narita open to all travelers
The electronic customs declaration gate at Narita Airport is now available for use by all travelers arriving at Terminal...
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Flying trucks could help Japan's understaffed delivery industry
Delivery service giant Yamato unveils a "flying truck" that can transport parcels.
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Muddy fun at music and organic veggie festival
Festival-goers get muddy and munch on organic produce at a festival in Chiba Prefecture.
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Lawson tries out unmanned store operation
Lawson is experimenting with operating a convenience store unmanned overnight to tackle labor shortage.
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Eco-friendly dog
An environment-friendly dog has collected more than 3,000 plastic bottles during walks over five years.
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko enjoy vacation in Nagano
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit a community of returnees from postwar Manchuria in Nagano.
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Kanazawa geisha training
Tourists get a glimpse of the training regimen of Kanazawa geisha.
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Yamaga lantern festival
A thousand women dance with lanterns on their head to reenact an ancient mythical tale.
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