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Tokyo: The operator of Japan s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said Thursday it will start the second round of a tricky ...

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The park is also one of Tokyo’s top spots to view the blossoming sakura (cherry blossom) trees in spring. The legendary birthplace of the famous lucky cat (maneki-neko), this charming temple ...

The Japanese government said Friday it will aim to decide by next spring on a plan for how to recycle or dispose of soil in ...

many Japanese cities are only a stone’s throw away from a hot springs resort area aside from Tokyo. Read on for our 10 most ...

Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya unveiled the country's new passport design during a press conference on Dec. 20, ...

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A landlocked prefecture Northwest of Tokyo, Gunma is known for its seven major onsen towns and ryokan resorts. The prefecture ...