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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Aerial footage showing how much Iwate has rebuilt since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011.
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The JMA's index tree that defines Tokyo's hanami season is located at Yasukuni Shrine.
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Inokashira Pond is a great place to pop into a boat and observe cherry blossoms.
read moreTokyo hanami: Kunitachi
Cherry trees planted in 1934 to celebrate Emperor Akihito's birth are growing old.
read moreGovt has shortlist of new era names
Japanese learn the name of their new Imperial era in just five days.
read moreEmperor enjoys cherry blossoms in Kyoto
Japan's emperor and empress view cherry blossoms in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
read moreGov't warns of eating toxic plants
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency cautions people on eating toxic plants that look like leeks.
read moreNew 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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