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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10-day holiday mooted for Naruhito's enthronement

10-day holiday mooted for Naruhito's enthronement

Japan may mark the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito with a 10-day holiday.

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3 apparent N.Korean bodies wash ashore

3 apparent N.Korean bodies wash ashore

Three apparent North Korean bodies wash ashore in northern Japan.

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Harumafuji could face charges this week

Harumafuji could face charges this week

Ex-sumo grand champion Harumafuji could face charges this week for hitting a junior wrestler.

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Spending plan to ease education costs

Spending plan to ease education costs

Nippon TV obtains a draft of a government plan that would ease education costs for deserving university students and mak...

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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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Princess Aiko turns 16

Princess Aiko turns 16

Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito's only child, Princess Aiko, turns 16.

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Emperor Akihito to retire April 30, 2019

Emperor Akihito to retire April 30, 2019

Japan's prime minister announces Emperor Akihito will step down April 30th, 2019.

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