Mythical beast back and better than ever

Mythical beast back and better than ever

Inuyama Castle is partially restored to its original splendor when a mythical beast returns to its perch atop the castle...

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"Premium Friday" not so premium

Japan's industry ministry is struggling to promote its project to tackle long working hours and stimulate consumer spend...

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Bald and gold in northern Japan

Bald and gold in northern Japan

Men celebrate their bald-headedness in northern Japan.

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Myanmar national arrested for defacing

Myanmar national arrested for defacing "snow monsters"

A Myanmar national is nabbed for defacing the famous "snow monsters" in northern Japan.

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Crown Prince Naruhito turns 58

Crown Prince Naruhito turns 58

Japan's Crown Prince Naruihto vows self-improvement on his 58th birthday.

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Designs of 2020 Tokyo Games commemorative coins unveiled

Designs of 2020 Tokyo Games commemorative coins unveiled

The designs of 2020 commemorative coins for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are unveiled.

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Baby boom at goat farm in southwest Japan

Baby boom at goat farm in southwest Japan

Dozens of baby goats have been born at a farm in southwestern Japan in February.

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S. Korean activists protest Takeshima Day ceremony

S. Korean activists protest Takeshima Day ceremony

South Korean activists demonstrate against a ceremony in western Japan commemorating disputed islets.

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Cryptocurrency site

Cryptocurrency site "Zaif" sells free bitcoin

Tech Bureau Corp. says its cryptocurrency exchange site "Zaif" experienced a glitch and sold free bitcoin to 7 clients o...

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US military jet fuel pollutes lake

US military jet fuel pollutes lake

A fisherman's cooperative bans fishing in Lake Ogawara near Misawa Air Base in northern Japan after a US Air Force F-16 ...

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