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Emperor enjoys cherry blossoms in Kyoto
Japan's emperor and empress view cherry blossoms in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
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92-year-old slays boar with hoe
A 92-year-old man fends off a wild boar and kills him with a hoe.
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Cherry-blossom fever heats up
Cherry-blossom viewing gets into full swing as cherry blossoms in Wakayama are declared in bloom.
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Panda eating heart-shaped ice
Pandas at a zoo in Wakayama Prefecture enjoy an icy treat on Japan's White Day holiday.
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Wild boar ramen: problem solved
A Japanese town is solving its wild boar problem by using them in ramen.
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Furniture to make you purr
A company in western Japan is making feline-friendly furniture that might even make pet owners purr.
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Calling all Suzukis
A shrine in western Japan sends out an SOS to everyone with the surname Suzuki.
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Deep sea giant caught alive
People in central Japan are amazed at the sight of a rarely seen oarfish.
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