Rainy season ends in most of Japan

Rainy season ends in most of Japan

Japan's weather agency announces the end of the rainy season in most of Japan.

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American Airlines crew brought 30 bullets to Japan

American Airlines crew brought 30 bullets to Japan

Police say a male cabin crew member of American Airlines was found to have brought 30 live bullets to Japan.

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Hail carpets Tokyo, flooding hits Niigata

Hail carpets Tokyo, flooding hits Niigata

Hail carpets Tokyo and riverbanks burst in central Japan as violent weather again hits the nation.

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Abe pushes 'Kids Week'

Abe pushes 'Kids Week'

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leads the first meeting on a proposed Kids Week holiday.

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Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara dies at 105

Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara dies at 105

Well-known Japanese doctor Shigeaki Hinohara passes away at the age of 105.

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iPS heart therapy could enter human trials

iPS heart therapy could enter human trials

Osaka University researchers prepare to apply for permission to be the first in the world to test an iPS cell heart dise...

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Imperial Couple views Nippon Maru

Imperial Couple views Nippon Maru

Japan's Imperial Couple visits a historic tall ship for the Marine Day holiday.

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Heat wave envelops Tokyo

Heat wave envelops Tokyo

People in Japan's capital are suffering under a heat wave.

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Extreme roller coaster makes emergency stop

Extreme roller coaster makes emergency stop

An extreme roller coaster makes an emergency stop after its tire bursts.

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Kyoto Gion Festival culminates in grand parade

Kyoto Gion Festival culminates in grand parade

"Moving museums" enchant spectators in Kyoto.

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