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Hairy fish
Locals in Aomori, northern Japan, find fish with algae growing from their heads that looks like hair.
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Giant panda Saihin turns 1
Saihin, a giant panda at Wakayama's Adventure World, celebrates her first birthday.
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Hunters kill bear near residential area of Sapporo
Hunters shoot and kill a bear near a residential area of Sapporo after it is spotted around the city for 9 consecutive d...
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Powerful typhoon may land on Japan this week
Powerful Typhoon Krosa is headed for Japan's main islands and could make landfall this week.
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Researchers film shark attacking seal
A Japanese research group captures video of a great white shark attacking a seal for the first time ever.
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Unmanned stations, gorgeous scenery
Tourists are discovering charming scenery at some of Japan's small, unmanned train stations, including Okuoikojo and Hin...
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Mount Asama erupts after 4 quiet years
Mt. Asama erupts for the first time since 2015, sending smoke and ash more than 1800 meters into the air.
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Temperatures stay high as two typhoons approach Japan
Two typhoons close in as temperatures continue to soar across Japan.
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Typhoon Francisco makes landfall in southwestern Japan
Typhoon Francisco, the 8th of the year, lands in southwestern Japan and disrupts air travel.
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Japan's heat wave continues
The mercury hits 38 C in Gifu and Yamanashi prefectures as Typhoon Francisco approaches Kyushu.
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