Smoke on train causes delay

Smoke on train causes delay

Sagami Railway says a lightning may have struck its train.

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LDP wins landslide victory

LDP wins landslide victory

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party coalition takes 312 seats in the 48th Lower House election.

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Nissan workers speak out

Nissan workers speak out

A Nissan worker tells Nippon TV there wasn't an atmosphere for speaking about unqualified inspectors.

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Empress Michiko turns 83

Empress Michiko turns 83

Japan's Empress Michiko turns 83, noting this year may be the last the Imperial Couple travels in an official capacity.

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Typhoon Lan to slam Japan

Typhoon Lan to slam Japan

Powerful Typhoon Lan is forecast to slam southwest Japan as the nation prepares to vote on Sunday.

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Sensors and scanners moving IoT forward

Sensors and scanners moving IoT forward

An expo in Tokyo has sensor and scanning innovations pushing the IoT forward and making things ever more connected.

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App exec nabbed for sexual assault

App exec nabbed for sexual assault

The executive of popular smartphone app Sustina is arrested for indecent assault.

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Typhoon Lan threatens storm surge

Typhoon Lan threatens storm surge

Large and powerful typhoon Lan could bring a damaging storm surge to Japan at the top of next week.

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4 stranded climbers rescued by helicopter

4 stranded climbers rescued by helicopter

A police helicopter rescues 4 climbers stranded on Mt. Asahi, part of Hokkaido's Daisetsu mountain range.

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Blackout stops Tokyo train line during rush hour

Blackout stops Tokyo train line during rush hour

A blackout at Tokyo's Sangenjaya station stalls a crowded train line during morning rush hour.

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