New Imperial era name coming Monday

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

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

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

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

Tokyo hanami: Kunitachi

Cherry trees planted in 1934 to celebrate Emperor Akihito's birth are growing old.

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Tokyo hanami: Ueno Park

Tokyo hanami: Ueno Park

Ueno Park's cherry blossoms inspire picnics and daytime drinking.

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Govt has shortlist of new era names

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

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

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

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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