Tokyo train catches fire

Tokyo train catches fire

A fire in central Tokyo jumps to the roof of a train after a policeman engages the train's emergency brake.

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US resolution draft drops blanket oil ban

US resolution draft drops blanket oil ban

A revised US resolution draft to bring sanctions against North Korea obtained by Nippon TV does not include a complete b...

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The taste of fall is here

The taste of fall is here

Matsutake season is off to a strong start with the autumn delicacy selling for almost $650 per kilogram and a bumper cro...

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Report blames pilot for Osprey accident

Report blames pilot for Osprey accident

A US military report concludes that pilot error caused the Osprey transport aircraft crash landing off Okinawa Prefectur...

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USS Ronald Reagan leaves on patrol

USS Ronald Reagan leaves on patrol

Aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan leaves Yokosuka, Japan on patrol amid concerns over North Korea.

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Repaired Osprey departs Oita Airport

Repaired Osprey departs Oita Airport

A repaired US Osprey took off Friday morning from Oita Airport, 10 days after it made an emergency landing.

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Tokyo grade school conducts missile alert drill

Tokyo grade school conducts missile alert drill

Tokyo's elementary school students take part in a ballistic missile launch alert drill amid concerns that North Korea mi...

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Japan mulls congestion pricing for Kyoto, Kamakura

Japan mulls congestion pricing for Kyoto, Kamakura

Japan is considering charging cars to ease traffic at popular tourist sites Kyoto and Kamakura.

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JAL 6 engine fire termed 'serious incident'

JAL 6 engine fire termed 'serious incident'

A JAL flight that made an emergency landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport Tuesday reportedly sustained heavy damage to its e...

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Prince Hisahito turns 11

Prince Hisahito turns 11

Prince Hisahito, grandson of Emperor Akihito and third in line to the throne, celebrates his 11th birthday.

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