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“Destinations Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore.”
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— Expo 2025 (2025年日本国際博覧会, Nisennijūgo-nen Nippon Kokusai Hakurankai; and officially 大阪・関西万博, Ōsaka–Kansai Banpaku for short) was a World Expo organized and sanctioned by the Bureau International des Ex…
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— null² (Japanese: ヌルヌル, pronounced Nurunuru) was a Signature Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, held on Yumeshima Island in Osaka. It was produced by media artist Yoichi Ochiai as part of …
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— A world's fair, also known as a universal exhibition, is a large global exhibition designed to showcase the achievements of nations. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in different parts…
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“Japan marks 15th anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster with ceremonies and a nationwide moment of silence.”
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— On 11 March 2011, at 14:46:24 JST (05:46:24 UTC), a Mw 9.0–9.1 undersea megathrust earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean, 72 km (45 mi) east of the Oshika Peninsula of the Tōhoku region of Japan. I…
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— On 11 March 2011, a major nuclear accident started at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Ōkuma, Fukushima, Japan. The direct cause was the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which resulted in el…
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— Fukushima Daiichi is 1 of 2 multi-reactor nuclear power sites in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. A nuclear disaster occurred there after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami on 11 Marc…
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“Japan Fukushima reflects on recovery 15 years after nuclear plant disaster On 11 March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities in Tohoku and caused the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. Fifteen years on, rebuilding continues.”
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— On 11 March 2011, a major nuclear accident started at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Ōkuma, Fukushima, Japan. The direct cause was the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which resulted in el…
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— The radiation effects from the Fukushima nuclear accident are the observed and predicted effects as a result of the release of radioactive isotopes from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant follo…
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— Fukushima Daiichi is 1 of 2 multi-reactor nuclear power sites in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. A nuclear disaster occurred there after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami on 11 Marc…
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“Japanese startup rocket launch fails shortly after takeoff Japanese startup Space One aborted the launch of its Kairos rocket shortly after liftoff, ending its attempt to become the country’s first private company to put a satellite into orbit.”
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“Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.”
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“Inside Japan's biotech scene Japan's homegrown biotech pioneers are redefining preventative medicine and precision oncology, with government partnerships driving innovation.”
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“Luxury tourist train from Osaka launches in April A new luxury tourist train from Osaka is set to launch in April 2026, offering scenic routes and cultural experiences.”
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“Study reveals fish and teenagers share social behavior A study shows teenagers and fish use color patterns and size as social rank markers, challenging previous assumptions about animal behavior.”
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“Baby monkey named Punch draws attention A baby monkey named Punch is drawing attention at a Japan zoo, becoming a local attraction.”
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“Japan's economy narrowly avoids technical recession Japan's economy grew at 0.2% in the last quarter of 2025, narrowly avoiding a technical recession.”
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“Farmers protest EU-Mercosur agreement Farmers in Madrid protested against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing concerns over agricultural impacts.”
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“Renewed interest in katana craftsmanship There is renewed interest in traditional katana craftsmanship in Japan, driven by cultural preservation efforts.”
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“Heavy snowfall causes casualties Heavy snowfall in Japan left 45 dead and 500 injured, with widespread disruption reported across the country.”
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“Pokémon theme park opens in Tokyo A Pokémon theme park opened in Tokyo, featuring immersive experiences and attractions for fans.”
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“Toyota's profit drops after leadership change Toyota's profit dropped 43% following a leadership change, impacting its financial performance.”
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“Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival canceled due to tourist behavior The Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival was canceled due to concerns over tourist behavior and overcrowding.”
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“Record snowfall triggers chaos Record snowfall in Japan caused chaos, with up to 70 cm of snowfall reported in affected regions.”
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“Tokyo pub bans older customers A Tokyo pub banned customers aged 60 and above, citing operational challenges and safety concerns.”
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“Cherry blossom season costs may decrease Visiting Japan during the cherry blossom season may cost less this year due to economic factors.”
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“Japan's PM dissolves parliament Japan's prime minister dissolved parliament after three months in office, triggering political changes.”
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“Central bank maintains interest rates Japan's central bank kept interest rates steady ahead of upcoming elections, signaling economic stability.”
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“Nuclear plant restart paused due to technical issues The restart of Japan's largest nuclear plant was paused due to technical problems with reactor operations.”
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