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People in Japan are commemorating 81 years since the end of World War Two. August 15 was the day in 1945 when the public heard the Emperor announce the country's surrender.
Atomic bomb survivors in Japan suffered not only in the immediate aftermath of the blasts, but also in postwar years. Now, efforts are underway to archive their counseling records, to create a lasting testament to survivors' struggles.
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Hiroshima survivor Mori Shigeaki spent more than four decades identifying 12 American POWs killed by the atomic bomb and tracing their families.
South Korea’s defense industry exports are on the up as international demand grows with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
After making history as Japan’s first five-division world champion, boxing legend Fujioka Naoko is taking on her next great challenge: researching safe sports to protect the next generation.
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13 dead following M7.1 quake in southwestern Japan
Bestselling Japanese mystery novelist Higashino Keigo has died at the age of 68 from cancer. Famous for his mystery novels and "Detective Galileo" series, Higashino has won several major literary prizes and has garnered a global fanbase.
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Blast at shopping mall in Kumamoto after quake
An explosion occurred at Aeon Mall Kumamoto on July 28, causing the second floor to collapse and trapping multiple people inside, according to fire officials.
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Japan quake damage seen from the air
Kumamoto fire and police services are assessing damage from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on July 28.
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M7.1 earthquake strikes Southern Japan
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Lawmakers in Japan want to ensure there are enough Imperial family members. They have revised the Imperial House Law, but questions remain, including how the changes were discussed.
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EXCLUSIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells NHK that Washington has no regrets over war with Iran — "maybe we should have done it earlier."
At Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, the giant sacred straw rope hanging in the Kaguraden hall was replaced for the first time in eight years. The rope is one of the shrine's most iconic symbols.
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Extreme heat expected to grip Japan again
Intense heat is expected across Japan on July 22, a day after some areas surpassed 40 degrees Celsius. The scorching weather is affecting both summer pleasures and daily life.
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India is home to many millions of cows. And Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor is harnessing their manure to make biofuel.
French actor Jean Reno has been touring Japan with a one-man show drawn from his life. He speaks about growing up as the son of immigrants, balancing family and the stage, and how his play brought him closer to his children and late parents.
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France is sweltering in a record-breaking heat wave. And Parisians living directly under the capital's beloved zinc rooftops are especially at risk.
Japan’s long-famed film industry gains new momentum on the world stage, garnering a wider audience and strong recognition across multiple genres.
Japan's space agency JAXA has successfully tested its reusable RV-X rocket. The vehicle lifted off, reached about 11 meters in altitude, traveled horizontally and landed safely. It's an important step for reusable rocket technology.
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Soaring fuel prices are forcing drivers of the Philippines’ jeepney minibuses off the road, creating an opportunity for a Japanese EV startup that makes an electric version of the iconic vehicles.
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