First snow in western Japan

First snow in western Japan

A winter cold front brings western Japan the first snow of the season.

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Winter daruma sun appears off western Japan

Winter daruma sun appears off western Japan

The rising sun takes on the appearance of a daruma good luck doll off the coast of western Japan.

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Naked rice-pounding for good fortune

Naked rice-pounding for good fortune

Scantily clad men pound rice in an ancient ritual in northern Japan to curry favor with the gods to secure a bountiful h...

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Training to bike

Training to bike

East Japan Railway gives the media a peek at a new train to help cycling enthusiasts get to more scenic surroundings eas...

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Wild boars terrorize school

Wild boars terrorize school

Two wild boars wreak havoc at a school in Kyoto with other wild boars appearing nearby.

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Wild boar invades Kyoto

Wild boar invades Kyoto

A wild boar invades Japan's ancient capital Kyoto, fracturing a man's arm.

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Nuclear power plant near Tokyo seeks approval for lifespan extension

Nuclear power plant near Tokyo seeks approval for lifespan extension

The only nuclear power plant in the Greater Tokyo Area seeks a 20-year extension.

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Autumn foliage in Kyoto attracts visitors

Autumn foliage in Kyoto attracts visitors

An old temple in Kyoto attracts visitors for its magnificent autumn colors.

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Fireball observed across Japan

Fireball observed across Japan

A fireball is observed in various parts of Japan.

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Kyoto temple reveals autumn glory

Kyoto temple reveals autumn glory

An ancient temple in Kyoto opens during peak autumn colors for the first time in more than 1000 years.

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