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Soprano Singer joins JGSDF Band to Bring Solace to Wajima

8 hours 17 min ago
A concert by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Central Band and soprano singer Mai Tsugane was held Sunday in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered significant damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. (News On Japan)
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Lost Fisherman's Body Discovered Inside Boat 280 km Away

13 hours 4 min ago
A fishing boat was found adrift in northern Japan, with a deceased 75-year-old fisherman inside. (News On Japan)
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Princess Aiko to Pay Homage at Ise Shrine and Emperor Jimmu's Tomb

March 18, 2024 - 23:34
The Imperial Household Agency announced that Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, is scheduled to visit Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture on March 26th. (News On Japan)
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Osaka Police Release Teen After Incorrectly Identifying Marijuana

March 18, 2024 - 05:56
The Osaka Prefectural Police announced that they had arrested a teenager for possessing plant material suspected of being marijuana under the Cannabis Control Law, but later released him after no cannabis components were detected in the plant material. (News On Japan)
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Godzilla Becomes Police Chief For A Day

March 18, 2024 - 01:09
Godzilla made landfall in Tokyo's Ikebukuro on Saturday, taking on the role of one-day police chief at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Ikebukuro Station ahead of the "Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign." (News On Japan)
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Emperor and Empress Congratulate Winners of Prestigious Agriculture Award

March 16, 2024 - 12:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress met with the recipients of the "Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Festival Emperor's Cup," who have made outstanding achievements in the field of agriculture. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo's New Chinatown

March 15, 2024 - 07:20
A residential district in northeast Tokyo is currently undergoing a reformation, with rows of authentic Chinese restaurants, Chinese-style hair salons, and supermarkets displaying signs exclusively in Chinese. (News On Japan)
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"Oshikatsu" Culture Hits Big Time

March 14, 2024 - 20:14
Japanese fans are spending billions of yen supporting their favorite pop idols, from concert tickets to plush toys, in a growing phenomenon known as "Oshikatsu." (News On Japan)
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Fukuoka Welcomes First Female Police Chief

March 14, 2024 - 18:02
Fukuoka Prefecture saw the appointment of its first female police station chief this month, who expressed her determination to focus on disaster preparedness. (News On Japan)
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The Mystery of Himiko's Mirror

March 14, 2024 - 04:18
A series of national treasure-level discoveries continue to unfold at the "Tomio Maruyama Kofun," a historical burial mound, including a serpentine sword measuring 2.37 meters and a meticulously detailed shield-shaped bronze mirror. (News On Japan)
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Bed Bugs Spotted on Train Seat in Tokyo

March 13, 2024 - 12:31
Bed bugs, known for their alarming reproductive rate, have been spotted on a train seat in the Tokyo metropolitan area. As the weather warms up, the number of incidents is expected to rise. (News On Japan)
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Princess Akiko Returns from Bhutan

March 13, 2024 - 07:31
Princess Akiko of the Mikasa family returned to Japan on Tuesday morning from her visit to Bhutan. (News On Japan)
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Gang Leader Wins Appeal, Death Penalty Quashed

March 13, 2024 - 02:08
Leader of the yakuza group Kudo-kai, Satoru Nomura (77), had his death sentence overturned by the Fukuoka High Court on Tuesday, instead receiving life imprisonment. (News On Japan)
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Historic Coffee Shop in Wajima Reopens After 53 Years

March 12, 2024 - 17:31
A coffee shop in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has been in business for half a century and was affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, has resumed its operations. (News On Japan)
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Tomoko Akane Becomes First Japanese President of International Criminal Court

March 12, 2024 - 11:00
For the first time, a Japanese national, Judge Tomoko Akane, has been elected as the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which adjudicates war crimes and other serious offenses. (News On Japan)
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Cat Falls into Toxic Chemical Tank

March 12, 2024 - 06:26
Residents in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, have been warned not to touch a cat that fell into a tank containing the hazardous substance hexavalent chromium, as paw prints suggest it has escaped. (News On Japan)
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Outrageous Behavior by 'Train Spotters' Condemned

March 12, 2024 - 03:18
Dangerous behavior by a couple of railway enthusiasts in Japan has sparked outrage as they were caught hugging a vintage train on a test run. (News On Japan)
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The Struggle for Housing Among Japan's Elderly

March 11, 2024 - 08:53
As Japan's super-aging society intensifies, a survey reveals that one in four elderly individuals over the age of 65 has been denied housing due to their age. Unable to rent a home, many elderly seek refuge in "housing support corporations." (News On Japan)
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Women's Prisons in Japan Grapple with Aging Population

March 11, 2024 - 07:10
There are approximately 3,700 female inmates in Japan, facing rapid aging and a continuous cycle of recidivism. What do these "women behind bars" have to say about their experiences? (News On Japan)
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Decisive Action at Elementary School Saved 90 Lives in Tsunami

March 11, 2024 - 06:37
On March 10, 13 years ago, no one knew a disaster would strike the next day. Yet, an elementary school held an assembly warning that an earthquake might occur, saving the lives of 90 children. (News On Japan)
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