N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan
TOKYO/SEOUL (Kyodo) -- North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Monday, the Japanese Defense Ministry said, with
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Football: Hiroshima down winless Verdy to move up to 2nd in J1
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80 underpasses in Japan saw vehicles submerged over past decade: survey
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Report questioning Japan PM's parliament attendance stokes debate
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Major Japanese opposition party head eyes censure bid on farm minister
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'Vivant' drama train collides with car in central Japan, no injuries
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Japan stands by rule of law as US slaps sanctions against ICC
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will continue to stand behind the International Criminal Court based on its unwavering belief that the rule of law is important
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Japan denounces Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges deescalation
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Japan study links enclosed streetscapes to better sleep
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Kurobe canyon route tours trade comfort for rare look at underground works
KUROBE, Japan (Kyodo) -- The long-awaited opening of the Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route aims to draw visitors with an appetite for something out of the o