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18 Stabbed On Kawasaki Street, 2 Confirmed Dead
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THE JAPAN NEWS
KAWASAKI — Eighteen people, including 16 elementary school children, were stabbed on a street in Tama Ward, Kawasaki, at about 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
The police have confirmed that a 12-year-old elementary schoolgirl and a 39-year-old man have died. The suspect fatally stabbed him...
KAWASAKI — Eighteen people, including 16 elementary school children, were stabbed on a street in Tama Ward, Kawasaki, at about 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
The police have confirmed that a 12-year-old elementary schoolgirl and a 39-year-old man have died. The suspect fatally stabbed him...
- May 29, 2019
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With Trump’s Visit to Japan, Empress Masako Finds a Spotlight
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NEW YORK TIMES
TOKYO — On Sunday night, men in loincloths and samurai topknots stole the limelight from the president of the United States. On Monday, the new empress of Japan was the star.
When the new Japanese emperor, Naruhito, and his wife, Masako, welcomed President Trump and the first lad...
TOKYO — On Sunday night, men in loincloths and samurai topknots stole the limelight from the president of the United States. On Monday, the new empress of Japan was the star.
When the new Japanese emperor, Naruhito, and his wife, Masako, welcomed President Trump and the first lad...
- May 28, 2019
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Record Heat Turns Deadly In Japan On Sunday
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ACCU WEATHER
All-time high temperature records were broken on Sunday in Japan as temperatures soared over 38 C (100 F).
Summerlike temperatures took over Japan on Sunday with temperatures rising to 39.5 C (103 F) on the island of Hokkaido, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
This w...
All-time high temperature records were broken on Sunday in Japan as temperatures soared over 38 C (100 F).
Summerlike temperatures took over Japan on Sunday with temperatures rising to 39.5 C (103 F) on the island of Hokkaido, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
This w...
- May 27, 2019
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To Accommodate Trump, Japan Changed The Rules Of Sumo
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QUARTZ
Donald Trump’s presidency is notable for breaking the rules: he refuses to release his tax returns, regularly insults his own intelligence agencies, and stymies attempts at congressional oversight of the White House.
In Japan today, Trump and the first lady attended the final day of a ma...
Donald Trump’s presidency is notable for breaking the rules: he refuses to release his tax returns, regularly insults his own intelligence agencies, and stymies attempts at congressional oversight of the White House.
In Japan today, Trump and the first lady attended the final day of a ma...
- May 27, 2019
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On Japan’s Okinawa, U.S. Military Is Accused Of Contaminating Environment With Hazardous Chemical
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WASHINGTON POST
TOKYO — The U.S. military on the Japanese island of Okinawa is facing accusations of environmental contamination after high levels of a carcinogenic chemical were found in the rivers around a U.S. air base and in the blood of local residents, according to a new study.
The contr...
TOKYO — The U.S. military on the Japanese island of Okinawa is facing accusations of environmental contamination after high levels of a carcinogenic chemical were found in the rivers around a U.S. air base and in the blood of local residents, according to a new study.
The contr...
- May 25, 2019
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Celebrate The Start Of The Reiwa Era In Japan With Special Commemorative Toilet Paper
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JAPAN TRENDS
On May 1st, the era name changed in Japan from Heisei to Reiwa when Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne as the new emperor.
Unlike the previous changeover of emperor, which was marked by a sustained period of mourning and self-restraint during Hirohito’s illness and after hi...
On May 1st, the era name changed in Japan from Heisei to Reiwa when Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne as the new emperor.
Unlike the previous changeover of emperor, which was marked by a sustained period of mourning and self-restraint during Hirohito’s illness and after hi...
- May 25, 2019
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Trump To Arrive In Tokyo
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THE JAPAN NEWS
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Saturday evening aboard Air Force One, kicking off his stay in Japan through Tuesday as the first state guest since the Reiwa era began at the start of this month.
During his stay, Trump will hold talks wit...
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Saturday evening aboard Air Force One, kicking off his stay in Japan through Tuesday as the first state guest since the Reiwa era began at the start of this month.
During his stay, Trump will hold talks wit...
- May 25, 2019
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Feline Fans Flock To See Lucky Bent-Tailed Cats Of Nagasaki
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THE JAPAN NEWS
NAGASAKI — A tourist facility for cat lovers featuring lucky “omagari neko” — bent-tailed cats — has opened in Nagasaki, as many cats of this kind are said to live in Nagasaki Prefecture.
The shrine-like facility called Omagari Neko Jinja was established by a local citizens organ...
NAGASAKI — A tourist facility for cat lovers featuring lucky “omagari neko” — bent-tailed cats — has opened in Nagasaki, as many cats of this kind are said to live in Nagasaki Prefecture.
The shrine-like facility called Omagari Neko Jinja was established by a local citizens organ...
- May 24, 2019
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Studio Ghibli Summer Merchandise Puts Famous Anime Characters On Japanese Fans And Wind Chimes
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SORA NEWS
New collection will keep you cool with friends from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away.
Just last week, Japan’s Donguri Kyowakoku (“Acorn Republic”) retail chain, which sells official merchandise from Studio Ghibli, announced they would be bringing out a r...
New collection will keep you cool with friends from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away.
Just last week, Japan’s Donguri Kyowakoku (“Acorn Republic”) retail chain, which sells official merchandise from Studio Ghibli, announced they would be bringing out a r...
- May 24, 2019
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10-Year-Old Japanese Go Professional Debuts On International Stage
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JAPAN TIMES
BEIJING - Japan’s youngest professional go player, 10-year-old Sumire Nakamura, debuted in an international match in Beijing on Tuesday in a game that was closely watched in China.
Nakamura, who officially entered the lowest professional rank of shodan in April, competed against 27-...
BEIJING - Japan’s youngest professional go player, 10-year-old Sumire Nakamura, debuted in an international match in Beijing on Tuesday in a game that was closely watched in China.
Nakamura, who officially entered the lowest professional rank of shodan in April, competed against 27-...
- May 23, 2019
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