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Largest Complete Dinosaur Skeleton in Japan Shown

September 5, 2018

Mukawa, Hokkaido- Announcing the completion of time-consuming work to “clean” fossils, a research team in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido unveiled on Tuesday what they claim to be the largest skeleton of a whole dinosaur in Japan. Through the work

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“Super Volunteer” Obata Honored by His Town

September 4, 2018

Hiji, Oita Pref.- Haruo Obata, called a “super volunteer,” was honored on Monday by the town of Hiji, Oita Prefecture, for his actions and spirit of volunteerism, after he surprised many people by finding a missing two-year-old boy last month

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Japanese Girl, 11, Makes Pro Debut in Classical Indian Dance

September 4, 2018

New Delhi- A Japanese girl has made her debut as a professional performer in a style of classical Indian dance at just 11 years old. Kaname Tomiyasu, who moved to the South Asian nation for her father’s work, celebrated her

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Brazilians Protest Dolphin Hunting in Japan

September 3, 2018

Sao Paulo- Some 25 citizens in Sao Paulo, Brazil, staged a protest on Saturday against dolphin hunting in western Japan. In front of the Japanese consulate-general and other locations, the protestors demanded an end to the dolphin hunting, carrying placards

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Internet Addicts Top 10 Pct of Middle, High School Students

September 2, 2018

Tokyo- More than 10 pct of junior and senior high school students in Japan are addicted to the Internet, a survey by a health ministry research group for fiscal 2017 has shown. The proportion doubled for junior high school students,

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Payments via Smartphones Gradually Becoming Common in Japan

August 31, 2018

Tokyo- The number of restaurants, convenience stores and other shops accepting payments with smartphones using quick response, or QR, codes is rising in Japan although the pace of growth is slow. Major information technology firms are working to promote the

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First Uniqlo Store in Vietnam to Open in Autumn 2019

August 31, 2018

Hanoi- Japan’s Fast Retailing Co. said Thursday it will open the first Uniqlo casual wear shop in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest city in the Southeast Asian nation, in autumn 2019. The company aims to solidify its

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PPO to participate in Asia Orchestra Week in Japan

August 31, 2018

THE Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) brings Filipino artistry through the world stage through the Asia Orchestra Week 2018 on October 2 to 7 in Kuji and Tokyo, Japan. This will be the second time the PPO has been invited to

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