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New Imperial era name coming Monday
Japan's government will announce the name of its next Imperial era at 11:30 A.M. on Monday.
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Iwate from the air
Aerial footage showing how much Iwate has rebuilt since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011.
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Tokyo hanami: Yasukuni Shrine
The JMA's index tree that defines Tokyo's hanami season is located at Yasukuni Shrine.
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Tokyo hanami: Inokashira Park
Inokashira Pond is a great place to pop into a boat and observe cherry blossoms.
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Tokyo hanami: Kunitachi
Cherry trees planted in 1934 to celebrate Emperor Akihito's birth are growing old.
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Govt has shortlist of new era names
Japanese learn the name of their new Imperial era in just five days.
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Emperor enjoys cherry blossoms in Kyoto
Japan's emperor and empress view cherry blossoms in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
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Gov't warns of eating toxic plants
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency cautions people on eating toxic plants that look like leeks.
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New ALS treatment to see clinical trial
Researchers at Kyoto University will launch clinical trials on a new treatment for the disease ALS.
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