Princess Mako visits ceramics exhibition

Princess Mako visits ceramics exhibition

Princess Mako, who is to be engaged next year, visits a ceramics exhibition in Tokyo.

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'Conspiracy bill' passes lower house

'Conspiracy bill' passes lower house

A conspiracy bill to penalize the planning of terror and other serious crimes passed Japan's lower house on Tuesday.

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Ground fissures lead to further evacuations

Ground fissures lead to further evacuations

Cracks in the ground are growing in southwest Japan, leading to more evacuation advisories.

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Police nab suspected cop killer in 1971 Shibuya Riot

Police nab suspected cop killer in 1971 Shibuya Riot

Police arrest a possible suspect in the killing of a police officer at the Shibuya Riot of 1971.

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Japanese riot police march

Japanese riot police march

Japanese riot police parade through central Tokyo.

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Public viewing of possibly pregnant panda to be suspended

Public viewing of possibly pregnant panda to be suspended

Ueno Zoo in Tokyo will suspend the public viewing of a female giant panda showing signs of pregnancy.

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Mystery ground fissures growing

Mystery ground fissures growing

Mysterious cracks in the ground are growing, worrying people in southwest Japan.

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China reportedly detains Japanese geologic surveyors

China reportedly detains Japanese geologic surveyors

Chinese authorities reportedly detain several Japanese company employees conducting a geological survey.

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Govt. begins week to promote child safety

Govt. begins week to promote child safety

The government launches the first-ever week to help prevent accidents involving children and asking people to be careful...

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Police crackdown on 'hero'-driven go-karts

Police crackdown on 'hero'-driven go-karts

A spate of accidents prompt police to ask street-legal go-kart operators to take safety measures.

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