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Robotic arm to remove N-fuel debris from Fukushima plant unveiled

FUKUSHIMA -- A robotic arm that will be used to remove melted nuclear fuel from the No. 2 reactor of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant was unveiled to the media in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, on Friday.

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Sudanese in Japan to get 'designated activities' visas

The government will grant Sudanese in Japan a "designated activities" visa, a status that allows them to work in the country, out of consideration for political instability in the African country, Justice Minister Ken Saito said Friday.

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Exhibition in Iwate Prefecture features historic Nagasaki photos

MORIOKA -- An exhibition featuring pictures taken by U.S. military photographer Joe O'Donnell -- known for his historic depiction of a Japanese boy carrying a dead baby on his back in Nagasaki in 1945 -- opened in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday.

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Explosion occurs during JAXA solid-fuel rocket experiment

NOSHIRO, Akita -- An explosion occurred Friday morning during a ground combustion experiment involving the second-stage engine of Japan's new Epsilon S solid-fuel rocket.

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Construction delays threaten to derail 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo

Key preparations for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are on thin ice because a labor shortage and soaring prices of building materials are causing delays in the construction of national pavilions.

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Japan to establish foreign minister dialogue with Saudi Arabia

The government is preparing to establish a foreign ministerial-level strategic dialogue with Saudi Arabia and hold foreign ministers' meetings on a regular basis between Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of six Persian Gulf nations, in an attempt to strengthen ties with oil-producing nations and ensure a…

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WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023 / Nadeshiko Japan to face tricky teams in World Cup

Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national soccer team, aims for more glory at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This year's edition of the quadrennial event is being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, with the opening matches kicking off on July 20.

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Nintendo's iconic Famicom turns 40

Saturday marks 40 years since Nintendo Co. released the Family Computer video game console, which spawned a slew of hugely popular titles and showcased Japan's burgeoning game industry to the world.

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Dealing with China: Economic Security issues / China boosts push for domestic production of key technologies

In China, President Xi Jinping's administration is intensifying moves to fully domesticate and insulate key technologies as national security measures. This is the first installment of a new series exploring how Beijing's actions are affecting firms doing business with China.

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Benesse offers free AI support for schoolkids' summer projects

Benesse Corp. will provide a service that helps elementary school students use generative artificial intelligence to do their summer independent research homework, the firm has said. The service will be available starting July 25, the educational services giant announced Wednesday.

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Tokyo to give Kyiv drone detection system

VILNIUS -- Japan will provide war-torn Ukraine with nonlethal equipment, including a system to detect drones, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday during a speech at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit.

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DPRK missile launch a message to U.S. ahead of armistice anniversary

SEOUL -- North Korea's launch of a long-range ballistic missile Wednesday appears to have been aimed at showing off technological advancements in its weapons arsenal. It is also thought to have been a provocation ahead of this month's 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice agreement.

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Japan aims to boost security cooperation with Europe

VILNIUS -- The Japanese government has signed a new partnership document with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance security coordination with Europe, with China's increasingly hegemonic moves in mind.

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Mystical glow

Fluorite glows blue and purple under black light at the Sasahora Mine in Gero, Gifu Prefecture, in this picture taken with a 10-second exposure. The mine, which produces fluorite used to remove impurities in the steelmaking process, closed in 1971. However, popular tours of the mine have been held since…

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Abe remembered with flowers, tears 1 year after shooting

Saturday marked one year since Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was fatally shot during a campaign speech in Nara.

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No masks needed during common university examination in '24

The National Center for University Entrance Examinations has deleted the section regarding measures against the novel coronavirus from its exam guide for the Common Test for University Admissions to be held next January. The center released the guide on Friday.

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High levels of arsenic detected as steam spews in Hokkaido

RANKOSHI, Hokkaido -- High levels of toxic arsenic have been found in water at a geothermal power generation research site in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, where a large quantity of steam has been erupting for over a week.

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COVID-19 infections spreading fast in Okinawa Prefecture

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Okinawa Prefecture, with 48.39 cases reported per medical institution during the weeklong period of June 26-July 2, representing the highest figures across the nation.

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NRA OK's facilities for release of treated water in Fukushima

The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday issued to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. a "certificate" that gave the green light to use facilities for the release into the ocean of treated water from the company's Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.

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Abe shooting suspect refuses all contact with his mother

The suspect indicted over the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants no contact with his mother, according to sources. Tetsuya Yamagami has consistently declined offers of detention-house visits from his 70-year-old parent, and has not replied to her letters, the sources said.

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Kishida mulling reshuffle during 1st half of September

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering a Cabinet reshuffle and executive appointments within the Liberal Democratic Party in the first half of September, according to government and party sources.

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Simple designs requested for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo pavilions

The government will ask the countries and regions participating in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo to simplify the design of their pavilions and increase construction budgets. The move comes as little progress has been made in contracts with Japanese companies for the pavilions' construction.

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JAL flights to warn about Hokkaido brown bears

Japan Airlines is warning travelers to Hokkaido to be careful of brown bears, making the announcements on flights landing at six of the prefecture's airports, including New Chitose and Memanbetsu.

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Nagano forest hosts nest for baby flying squirrels

KARUIZAWA, Nagano -- Two baby flying squirrels are steadily growing in a nest box set up in a forest in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture.

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Simultaneous interpretation device unveiled at train station

Seibu Railway Co. is planning to introduce on Monday an interpretation device that can display conversations between passengers and station workers at Seibu Shinjuku Station.

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