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ANA Announces Tall Remote Communication Robot Newme And Avatar System

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
ANA might well be more famous as one of Japan’s two main airlines, but that apparently doesn’t prevent it from dabbling in R&D for forms of technology other than aviation: namely, robots.
Showcased earlier this month at technology event CEATEC, ANA Holdings’ proposed newme is an av...

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Sky-High Selfies: Japan Warns US Over 'Outrageous' Antics Of Military Pilots

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Marine corps pilots took photos and read books while flying, according to a US military investigation
Japan’s defence ministry is to call on US forces based in the country to ensure the safety of their aircraft after pilots from a marine corps unit involved in a deadly crash last y...

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Dozens Of Endangered Turtles Disappear From Japan Zoo

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FRANCE 24
 
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Seiya Suzuki belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the third, while starter Rei Takahashi threw six innings of one-hit ball, as Japan overpowered Puerto Rico 4-0 in the WBSC Premier12 opening round on Wednesday.
Samurai Japan made it two wins in a row at the Olym...

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Japan Beats Puerto Rico, Advances To Next Round Of Premier12

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JAPAN TIMES
 
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Seiya Suzuki belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the third, while starter Rei Takahashi threw six innings of one-hit ball, as Japan overpowered Puerto Rico 4-0 in the WBSC Premier12 opening round on Wednesday.
Samurai Japan made it two wins in a row at the Ol...

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Japan Typhoon Hagibis: Ten Flooded Bullet Trains Scrapped

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BBC
 
Ten Japanese bullet trains partially submerged by floodwater from Typhoon Hagibis last month are to be scrapped.
Some components could still be used but the loss to the book value of the trains could be between $110m and $135m (£85m-£104m), Japanese media said.
The Hokuriku-Shinkansen line ...

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Typhoon Confusion Shows Need For Foreigner-Friendly Disaster Warnings In Japan

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THE MAINICHI
 
Among the victims of deadly Typhoon Hagibis that hit Japan in mid-October were foreigners who could not understand what was written in email alerts. They stayed at their homes as they could not make out where to evacuate and why, underscoring the need for a foreigner-friendly disas...

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Crowdfunding Campaign To Rebuild Fire-Ravaged Shuri Castle Raises Over Y290 Mil

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO – On Oct 31, Japan woke up to heartbreaking news. At some point in the pre-dawn hours, a fire had broken out at Okinawa’s Shuri Castle, and photos and video of the blaze showed three of the cultural site’s structures in their final moments before the buildings burned to the gr...

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Propose To Your Loved One With These Onigiri Ring Sets

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - If you're after an awesome proposal or wedding jewelry set from Japan, it's hard to argue with Pokemon wedding rings with Pokeball ring cases, but for those with quirkier tastes, Japanese capsule toy maker Kitan Club may have just the thing. Rice ball ring and case sets.
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ANA To Offer Japan Domestic Air Pass With Multiple Flights And Unlimited Accommodations Provided

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SORA NEWS
 
Skipping the Shinkansen lets you spend as many nights as you want in off-the-beaten-path Japan.
Japan has a comprehensive domestic air travel network, but a lot of people never use it. Instead, many travelers, especially those from overseas, opt to get around by train, due in no small...

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What Will Japan Do With All Of Its Empty ‘Ghost’ Homes?

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BBC
 With more than 20% of its population aged 70 and older and the birth rate declining, Japan has a property problem: there are more homes than people to live in them.
Population decline is a major issue for many countries. It’s of particular concern for Japan, which after experiencing a major ...

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