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Japan Is Sending Gundams to Space for the 2020 Olympics

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POPULAR MECHANICS
 
As Japan prepares for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, like other countries it plans on using the occasion to celebrate its cultural heritage. That includes restoring heritage sites and upgrading its famed rail system, but as former President Obama once noted, it also extends into ani...

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Japan Begins Testing Its 248 Mph Next-Gen Bullet Train

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THE VERGE
 
The first passengers are expected in 2030
Japan’s next-generation bullet train, the Alfa-X, has gone into testing. The train, which will be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Hitachi, is capable of hitting a maximum speed of 400 km/h (248 mph), but it’s expected to carry passenger...

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Russia, Japan Say Differences Remain Over Disputed Islands

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JAPAN TODAY
 
MOSCOW - Russia and Japan's top diplomats said Friday there was a way to go before their countries could resolve a World War II-era dispute over a chain of islands, following a meeting in Moscow.
Ahead of talks, Russia's Sergei Lavrov said "significant differences" remained between ...

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Detective Pikachu Debuts In Pokémon GO In Event Saluting Franchise’s First Live-Action Film

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SORA NEWS
 
Adorable sleuth is joined by special color-versions of his Pokémon movie co-stars.
Here in Japan, we get plenty of chances to see Pikachu, what with the annual Pikachu Outbreak that occurs in Yokohama and the permanent Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo. This month, though, we’re getting even more...

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito Performs First Ritual Since Accession To The Throne

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EURO NEWS
 
Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday performed a Shinto ritual at the Imperial Palace to report to imperial family gods the plans for the main ceremonies of his succession later this year.
Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, the day after his father Akihito abdica...

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No Conditions For Japan-N. Korea Summit, Abe Tells Trump

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told U.S. President Donald Trump during telephone talks on Monday night that he aims to realize a bilateral meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue of the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea without setting any precond...

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Rugby World Cup Committee Warns Japan Not To Run Out Of Beer

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THE GUARDIAN
 
It’s the stuff of nightmares for rugby fans: organisers of the upcoming World Cup in Japan have raised fears that bars and restaurants in host cities could run out of beer during the tournament.
As part of the planning for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the organising committee has urge...

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Rush Of Travelers Returning From Golden Week Holiday Intensifies

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - The rush of travelers returning to Tokyo after Japan's Golden Week holiday intensified Sunday, with major airports and railway stations crowded throughout the day.
With people returning to work on Tuesday after the unprecedented 10-day national holiday, reserved seats on Tok...

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Tokyo Hotel Hosts Cat Exhibit With Over 3,000 Cat-Related Art Pieces!

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SORA NEWS
 
Now’s your chance to see how much Japan has loved cats since the Heian Period.
It seems like cat worship is becoming more commonplace in Japan now more than ever, with things like Starbucks’ new drink ware line, cat safety videos, and almost-too-realistic cat socks. Even with all of t...

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Japan's new Emperor Naruhito ascends throne as Reiwa era begins

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Tokyo (CNN)Japan's new emperor, Naruhito, has formally ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne, replacing his father, Akihito, who had abdicated a day earlier.
The sun came out for a morning ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday, as Naruhito became the 126th Emperor of Japan, the...

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