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Tokyo court rules 1.98 vote disparity constitutional
The Tokyo High Court rules constitutional a 1.98 vote disparity in last year's Lower House election.
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Drift ice viewing season gets underway
Tourists on an ice breaker off Hokkaido set out on the season's first drift ice viewing trip.
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Woman sues government over forced sterilization
A woman files suit against the Japanese government for damages over her forced sterilization as a teenager under a defun...
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Passive smoke bill targets e-cigarettes
A government draft bill to cut secondhand smoke exposure will restrict use of e-cigarettes but offers an out for small e...
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Mt. Zao volcanic alert level raised
The Japan Meteorological Agency says Mt. Zao could erupt and raises the volcanic alert level restricting access to the v...
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Giant pork chop challenge
Meat lovers come from far and wide to try northern Japan's giant pork chop.
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FSA orders improvement at cryptocurrency exchange
The Financial Services Agency hits Coincheck virtual currency exchange with an improvement order after more than 530 mil...
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Prince Akishino plans Hawaii visit, Princess Mako Brazil trip
This summer Prince and Princess Akishino plan to visit Hawaii and Princess Mako is eyeing making her last overseas trip ...
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Expo offers a taste of Japan
A massive expo in Bangkok billed as "the biggest all-Japan event in Asia" attracts crowds of visitors seeking a taste of...
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ANA 2020 Olympic jet takes to the skies
An All Nippon Airways jet decked out with a special design for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games enters into service...
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