Hiroshima remembers atomic bomb victims

Hiroshima remembers atomic bomb victims

Hiroshima marks the 73rd anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing.

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Japan-China reconfirm cooperation on North Korea

Japan-China reconfirm cooperation on North Korea

Foreign ministers from Japan and China confirm the countries will continue to work to resolve issues related to North Ko...

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Fire ants hitch ride to Narita airport

Fire ants hitch ride to Narita airport

Venomous fire ants are found at Narita International Airport on the outskirts of Tokyo.

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Japan-Russia summit ends with mixed results

Japan-Russia summit ends with mixed results

Japanese and Russian foreign and defense minister meet in Moscow, saying they will cooperate on North Korean denucleariz...

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Prosecutors indict men in first plea bargain

Prosecutors indict men in first plea bargain

Japanese prosecutors indict three men for allegedly bribing a Thailand public servant in the first use of a new plea bar...

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Kyoto sizzles in record heat

Kyoto sizzles in record heat

The mercury continued to soar across the nation with Kyoto topping 38 degrees Celsius for seven days running.

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Dispatched to perform

Dispatched to perform

Firefighters are usually dispatched to different emergency situations to protect the public. But a local fire department...

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2020 Tokyo Olympics dates set amid heat concerns

2020 Tokyo Olympics dates set amid heat concerns

The IOC announces the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will run from July 24th to August 9th, with competitions scheduled for morning...

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Japan, EU sign free trade deal

Japan, EU sign free trade deal

Japan and the EU ink an economic partnership agreement.

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Osaka touts Expo 2025 bid

Osaka touts Expo 2025 bid

The mayor of Osaka touts his city's bid to host Expo 2025 at the UN.

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