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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 ...
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 ...
- November 7, 2019
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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...
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...
- November 6, 2019
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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...
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...
- November 5, 2019
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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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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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- November 2, 2019
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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...
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...
- November 1, 2019
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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 ...
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 ...
- October 31, 2019
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'Mario Bros.' Creator Shigeru Miyamoto To Be Given One Of Japan's Highest Honors
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CNN
(CNN)Shigeru Miyamoto is a titan in the video game industry, having created beloved franchises such as "Mario Bros." and "The Legend of Zelda."
For his work, Japanese news outlet Nikkei reports, Miyamoto is being awarded the Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government on November 3...
(CNN)Shigeru Miyamoto is a titan in the video game industry, having created beloved franchises such as "Mario Bros." and "The Legend of Zelda."
For his work, Japanese news outlet Nikkei reports, Miyamoto is being awarded the Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government on November 3...
- October 30, 2019
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Japan's Technology Leads The Way In Caring For The Elderly
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EURO NEWS
During the last sixty years across the globe, the number of people living longer over the age of sixty-five has doubled, from 5% to 9% and Japan has been one of the front runners.
The acceleration of aging is more remarkable in Japan than elsewhere: more than a quarter of the populati...
During the last sixty years across the globe, the number of people living longer over the age of sixty-five has doubled, from 5% to 9% and Japan has been one of the front runners.
The acceleration of aging is more remarkable in Japan than elsewhere: more than a quarter of the populati...
- October 30, 2019
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One Shrinking Japanese Town's Plan: Give Away Houses For Free
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CBS NEWS
In the hillsides outside of Tokyo is the quaint village of Okutama, Japan … and Masahiro Yamada has what is probably the most important job in town: giving away homes.
His binder lists all of the empty and abandoned house in Okutama. If someone wants to come and live in the town, they ...
In the hillsides outside of Tokyo is the quaint village of Okutama, Japan … and Masahiro Yamada has what is probably the most important job in town: giving away homes.
His binder lists all of the empty and abandoned house in Okutama. If someone wants to come and live in the town, they ...
- October 28, 2019
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Japan’s High-Altitude Pool At Tomi City Now Open For Pre-Tokyo Business
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SWIM SWAM
A year ago we reported how Japan was building a new premier training center located at high-altitude, the first of its kind in the nation. Now, the facility’s construction is complete.
Just this week, the ribbon was cut and doors were opened at the Yunomaru Kogen Sports Exchange Facil...
A year ago we reported how Japan was building a new premier training center located at high-altitude, the first of its kind in the nation. Now, the facility’s construction is complete.
Just this week, the ribbon was cut and doors were opened at the Yunomaru Kogen Sports Exchange Facil...
- October 26, 2019
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