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Heavy Snowfall Covers Wide Areas Of Japan

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NHK
 
Heavy snow has been buffeting wide swathes of Japan, with some areas observing record accumulations. Weather officials are warning of possible transport system disruptions and snow-related accidents.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a wintry pressure pattern and a cold air mass have bee...

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Japan Protests After Russia Announces Exercise Near Disputed Island

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan has lodged two protests with Russia after Moscow announced it will hold military exercises this month around islands claimed by Tokyo, the government said Monday.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the protests were made on Thursday and Friday after Russia issued nav...

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Starbucks Releases A Japan-Exclusive Cherry Blossom Collection For 2022

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TIME OUT
 
Sakura season is coming to Starbucks with a special collection of merchandise, drinks and food
Without a doubt, Starbucks in Japan offers some of the most interesting seasonal merchandise. The coffee chain’s mugs and souvenirs are so popular that you often have to queue to get your han...

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Tokyo Confirms 17,526 Coronavirus Cases

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NHK
 
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 17,526 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Sunday.
The figure is about 10 percent higher than the number reported a week earlier, and a record high for a Sunday.
Officials say five people died.
The occupancy rate of hospital beds for co...

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One Piece Manga's Hiatus Leads To Fan Complaints In Japan

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KOTAKU
 
The manga has taken brief breaks, but is that really worth complaining about?
One Piece began publication in 1997, and has now surpassed 1,000 chapters. There’s a lot for fans to celebrate! But according to website My Jitsu, some manga readers in Japan are not happy about how things are ...

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U.S. Urges Japan To Consider Sanctions On Russia If Ukraine Invaded

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The United States has urged Japan to consider imposing economic sanctions on Moscow if Russian troops invade Ukraine, diplomatic sources said Saturday.
Japan, however, has deferred its response to the U.S. request, fearing possible ramifications on bilateral issues with Russia, incl...

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Tokyo Confirms Second Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases

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NHK
 
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 21,122 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Saturday.
The figure is the second highest daily count after Wednesday's and a record high for Saturday. It is about 1.2 times the number reported a week earlier.
The occupancy rate of hospital...

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Ghostwire: Tokyo Looks Like Dishonored In Modern-Day Japan And I'm Here For It

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KOTAKU
 
Tango Gameworks' paranormal immersive sim also gives off some Jujutsu Kaisen and Scarlet Nexus vibes 
Last night, developer Tango Gameworks delivered an in-depth look at the gameplay and narrative of its upcoming supernatural action-adventure game Ghostwire: Tokyo.
We saw some tight abil...

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S. Korea, Japan, Hk, New Zealand Report Record Covid-19 Cases

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STRAITS TIMES
 
South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and New Zealand reported a record number of Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Feb 5), mostly fuelled by the highly infectious Omicron variant.
South Korea reported 36,362 more cases of Covid-19 for the past 24 hours, up from 27,443 the previous day and surp...

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Japan's Serious COVID Cases Climb To 4-Month High; Record Infections

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YAHOO NEWS
 
Japan serious COVID-19 cases crossed 1,000 for the first time in four months, data showed on Friday, as the Omicron variant fuelled record infections and burdened the medical system.
Seriously ill patients climbed by 131 to 1,042 cases from the day before, the health ministry said, t...

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