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Exhibit traces 70-year history of Japan A-bomb victims group Nihon Hidankyo
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (416+ words) TOKYO - An exhibition currently being held in Tokyo traces the history of Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, to commemorate the 70th year since its founding and shine light on its existence. The exhibition is open to the…...
BREAKING NEWS: Injured yokozuna Hoshoryu withdraws from Autumn meet
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (122+ words) Read full story here Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: study Japan PM Takaichi urges…...
BREAKING NEWS: Tokaido Shinkansen Line resumes operation after partial suspension
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (117+ words) Read full story here Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: study Japan PM Takaichi urges…...
BREAKING NEWS: Policy to be Japan PM's yardstick in Cabinet reshuffle: top gov't spokesman
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (121+ words) Read full story here Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: study Japan PM Takaichi urges…...
BREAKING NEWS: Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services partially suspended due to inspection
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (131+ words) Read full story here Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: study Japan PM Takaichi urges…...
Japan university trials paper, plastic wine bottle 30% lighter than glass
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (403+ words) KOFU, Japan - A university in central Japan has commenced trials to adapt a paper-and-plastic bottle for wine that is around 30 percent lighter than glass, aiming to reduce the environmental impact from production and transportation. With its narrow pouring spout and…...
Mother arrested after Yokohama boy's death, abuse suspected
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (159+ words) BREAKING NEWS: Mother arrested after Yokohama boy's death, abuse suspected Japan Wire by Kyodo News Mother arrested after Yokohama boy's death, abuse suspected YOKOHAMA - A 22-year-old woman has been arrested near Tokyo on suspicion of assault for allegedly kicking her…...
BREAKING NEWS: Penicillin shortage continues in Japan amid high number of syphilis cases
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (87+ words) Read full story here Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: study Japan PM Takaichi urges removal of Russia war victory statue China asks Ukraine to…...
Podcast [English World] Episode 153: Nagasaki museum sheds light on untold story of Korean atomic bomb victims
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (132+ words) Is the official estimate of Korean deaths from the atomic bombing accurate?Three Kyodo News reporters -- Keinosuke Taga, Toma MochRead full story here Podcast [English World] Episode 153: Nagasaki museum sheds light on untold story of Korean atomic bomb victims Is…...
BREAKING NEWS: Heavy rain exposes leaks at Asian Games venues in Nagoya
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (122+ words) Read full story here Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: study Japan PM Takaichi urges removal of Russia war victory statue China asks Ukraine to…...