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Ancient Ball-Kicking Game Performed To Mark New Year At Kyoto Shrine
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NHK
People clad in ancient Japanese court outfits have performed a time-honored ball-kicking game to mark the New Year at a shrine in the western city of Kyoto.
The custom called kemari is said to have been played by noblemen in the Heian Period that lasted from the late 8th to the 12th century...
People clad in ancient Japanese court outfits have performed a time-honored ball-kicking game to mark the New Year at a shrine in the western city of Kyoto.
The custom called kemari is said to have been played by noblemen in the Heian Period that lasted from the late 8th to the 12th century...
- 5/1 10:57
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Tea-Leaf Spill Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash In Eastern Japan, Kills 1
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KYODO NEWS
A multi-vehicle crash involving 12 cars on a road in eastern Japan killed one man early Sunday, after tea leaves spilled from a moving truck causing vehicles behind it to skid, police said.
The accident took place on a two-lane road in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, after the tea leaves s...
A multi-vehicle crash involving 12 cars on a road in eastern Japan killed one man early Sunday, after tea leaves spilled from a moving truck causing vehicles behind it to skid, police said.
The accident took place on a two-lane road in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, after the tea leaves s...
- 5/1 10:21
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Japan May Consider Review of 3 Nonnuclear Principles
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NIPPON
Japan's government and ruling coalition may consider a possible review of the country's three nonnuclear principles during work to update its three key national security-related documents within this year.
The principles prevent Japan from possessing, producing or letting in nuclear weap...
Japan's government and ruling coalition may consider a possible review of the country's three nonnuclear principles during work to update its three key national security-related documents within this year.
The principles prevent Japan from possessing, producing or letting in nuclear weap...
- 5/1 09:55
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North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles, No Damage Reported: Japan Gov't
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KYODO NEWS
North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles eastward on Sunday that apparently fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, with no damage to ships or aircraft reported, according to the Japanese government, in the first such missile activity in almost two months.
The launc...
North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles eastward on Sunday that apparently fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, with no damage to ships or aircraft reported, according to the Japanese government, in the first such missile activity in almost two months.
The launc...
- 4/1 20:12
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Enjoy Hot Sake Easily At The Table With This Sake Warmer
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JAPAN TODAY
With this sake warmer from Thanko, you can enjoy exquisite, sophisticated sips of sake right at your table.
Three temperature settings are available: body warm, hot and extra hot. The included sake cup has a wide opening, which enhances the aroma of the sake.
A light indicates the h...
With this sake warmer from Thanko, you can enjoy exquisite, sophisticated sips of sake right at your table.
Three temperature settings are available: body warm, hot and extra hot. The included sake cup has a wide opening, which enhances the aroma of the sake.
A light indicates the h...
- 4/1 19:37
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Japan PM Joins Fight For More Female Toilets In Parliament
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BBC
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.
A record 73 women were elected into the 465-seat Lower House in October 2024, exceeding the previ...
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.
A record 73 women were elected into the 465-seat Lower House in October 2024, exceeding the previ...
- 2/1 17:00
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Japan Emperor Hopes For Peaceful 2026 In New Year's Address
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KYODO NEWS
Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial family joining him in greeting the public, including Prince Hisahito who appeared for the first time.
"I am concerned about the many people who are struggling ...
Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial family joining him in greeting the public, including Prince Hisahito who appeared for the first time.
"I am concerned about the many people who are struggling ...
- 2/1 16:41
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Train Collides With Car At Rail Crossing In Japan
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NEWS.AZ
A local train traveling from Hiratsuka to Koga collided with a car at a level crossing on the JR Utsunomiya Line in Shiraoka, Japan's Saitama Prefecture, on Thursday.
The car was heavily damaged in the crash, and part of the train derailed as a result, News.Az reports, citing Japanes...
A local train traveling from Hiratsuka to Koga collided with a car at a level crossing on the JR Utsunomiya Line in Shiraoka, Japan's Saitama Prefecture, on Thursday.
The car was heavily damaged in the crash, and part of the train derailed as a result, News.Az reports, citing Japanes...
- 2/1 16:04
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People Across Japan Slurp Soba Noodles In New Year's Eve Tradition
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NHK
People across Japan are slurping up soba buckwheat noodles on Wednesday, New Year's Eve. Eating the noodles while wishing for longevityand happiness is a Japanese tradition on the final day of the year.
One soba restaurant in Morioka City in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate has a histor...
People across Japan are slurping up soba buckwheat noodles on Wednesday, New Year's Eve. Eating the noodles while wishing for longevityand happiness is a Japanese tradition on the final day of the year.
One soba restaurant in Morioka City in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate has a histor...
- 31/12 21:10
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Japan Begins Studying Law against Spies
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NIPPON
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has begun studying legislation aimed at preventing information theft by foreign entities.
While the measure has gained support from lawmakers, including opposition party members, concerns remain that the government could strengthen ...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has begun studying legislation aimed at preventing information theft by foreign entities.
While the measure has gained support from lawmakers, including opposition party members, concerns remain that the government could strengthen ...
- 31/12 20:42
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