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Disaster-hit school building reopens as memorial site

ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi -- A disaster memorial opened Sunday on the grounds of an elementary school in Miyagi Prefecture that was badly damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.

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43% of Japanese firms halt operations in Russia

Forty-three percent of Japanese companies operating in Russia have partially or fully suspended their operations in the country, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

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Shanghai lockdown leaves Japanese expats stranded

SHANGHAI --The lockdown that began on Friday in the western part of Shanghai is affecting Japanese nationals trying to return to Japan.

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Better tech has wooden buildings poised to grow

The development of high-rise buildings utilizing timber is progressing due to advances in fire-resistance and earthquake-proofing technology amid a global push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Japan Pavilion awarded gold as Expo 2020 Dubai closes

DUBAI -- Expo 2020 Dubai closed Thursday in the United Arab Emirates, having attracted about 23 million visitors since opening in October amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Omicron subvariant accounts for 52.3% of new cases in Tokyo

The BA.2 omicron subvariant accounted for 52.3% of the new coronavirus cases in Tokyo in the seven days from March 15 to March 21, according to estimates by the metropolitan government.

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Season's 1st wild Misaki foal born in Kyushu

MIYAZAKI -- The first wild Misaki horse foal of the season was born Monday in southern Kyushu. Misaki horses inhabiting Cape Toi in Kushima, Miyazaki Prefecture, have been designated a national natural treasure, making the area a popular tourist destination.

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More water stations set up to reduce plastic waste

KAMEOKA, Kyoto -- A municipality in Kyoto Prefecture is working to reduce plastic waste -- particularly single-use plastics -- by setting up more locations around the city where people can fill their reusable bottles with water for free.

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Okinawa 50 yrs since return *Life* 3 / Okinawans with U.S. fathers suffer discrimination

Okinawa Prefecture hosts 70% of all U.S. military facilities in Japan. The presence of U.S. bases has had an effect on the lives of residents. This series looks into the situation.

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As wheat prices soar, Japanese food industry pushes rice flour as alternative

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine causing wheat prices to soar worldwide, the food industry is looking more at rice as a possible substitute for making flour.

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Slow going for workplace booster shots

Progress remains slow in administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine at workplace inoculation sites.

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'Practical education' aims to raise teen voter turnout

A change to the Civil Code that will take effect in April will designate all 18- and 19-year-olds as adults, including high school students.

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'Specified skilled workers' entering Japan again

Foreign nationals with "specified skilled worker" visa status are once again entering Japan following the easing of border control measures against the coronavirus earlier this month.

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Okinawa 50 yrs since return: National political affairs / Suga, Onaga embodied deep divisions between central govt, Okinawa

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This is the sixth and final installment of a series that looks at the politics surrounding Okinawa's subsequent development and issues relating to the presence of U.S. bases.

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880,000-brick Lego cherry tree in full bloom

NAGOYA -- A life-size cherry blossom tree made from about 880,000 Lego bricks is enthralling visitors and adding a colorful touch to the Legoland Japan Resort theme park in Nagoya.

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Poll: Nearly 90% concerned about "serious" economic disparities

A nationwide poll by The Yomiuri Shimbun found 88% of respondents believe there are serious economic disparities in Japanese society.

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Japan holds on to oil, gas interests in Russia's Sakhalin, wary of China taking them

Despite Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese government intends for the time being to maintain its interests in energy projects in the Russian Far East island of Sakhalin.

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Nonwoven mask found in green turtle's excrement off Japan's Iwate Prefecture

A nonwoven mask was found in the excrement of a green turtle caught in August off Iwate Prefecture, according to a research group from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and the University of Tokyo.

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Yamanaka looking forward to more research after stepping down as CiRA director

Nobel laureate Shinya Yamanaka, who will resign as director of Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application at the end of this month, said stepping down was "one of the biggest decisions I have made in my life."

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Growing private-sector efforts provide assistance to Ukraine

Efforts to provide support to Ukraine amid the conflict that has continued since Russia's invasion have been picking up nationwide.

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G8 summit proved successful despite opposition

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This is the fourth installment of a series that looks at the politics surrounding Okinawa's subsequent development and issues relating to the presence of U.S. bases.

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Shop elevates excrement theme from filthy to funny

YOKOHAMA -- There is a variety goods store in Yokohama that specializes in items inspired by a subject usually avoided in polite company. The Unco Shop, located in an industrial district of the port city's Seya Ward, sells apparel like T-shirts and sneakers, jewelry, accessories and more, all with the…

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Hayato Kakizawa finally gets to play his dream role in 'Blood Brothers'

Actor Hayato Kakizawa, primarily known for his work in musicals, is set to star in the acclaimed show "Blood Brothers," a musical he has dreamed of being a part of for a long time. This spring, he will play the role of one of the twins, Mickey, alongside Eiji Wentz's…

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Promising figures

A doll depicting Tsuyoshi Shinjo, the new manager of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and whose nickname is Big Boss, is on display at a shop of traditional Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday. The company made dolls featuring "promising leaders" for this year's lineup…

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How will Japan answer Ukrainian president Zelenskyy's call for aid?

How will Japan respond to the calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

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