Tokyo, Japan, February 04, 2020 - Pedestrians wearing surgical mask to prevent infectious deseases walk along the luxury area of Ginza. Japan has confrimed coronavirus infections cases in the country.

Dominant Delta variant ‘may mutate itself into extinction,’ scientists say

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Synchronized walking becomes staple at Japanese university

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Japan's former princess Mako Komuro (center) and her husband Kei Komuro (right) leave JFK International Airport in New York on November 14, 2021.

Japan’s former princess Mako arrives at NYC apartment

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Princess Mako (right) and her husband Kei Komuro (left) during a press conference to announce their wedding at Grand Arc Hotel on October 26, 2021 in Tokyo.

Princess Mako, new hubby move to NYC after royal family exit

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Fumio Kishida re-elected as Japan’s PM in parliamentary election

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A Canadian opens up about her secret wartime work — eavesdropping...

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Several of Rahm Emanuel Democratic colleagues have said that he helped cover up the brutal murder of Laquan McDonald by a Chicago cop.

Sen. Jeff Merkley opposes Rahm Emanuel’s nom. to ambassador of Japan

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Kyota Hattori confessed to the crimes saying that he "wanted to die" and thought that by murdering a few people would get him the death penalty.

Tokyo train attacker says he was suicidal after work-related problem

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Emergency personnel and fire brigade vehicles are seen next to Kokuryo Station.

Deranged man stabs 10 people aboard Tokyo commuter train

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Canadian men’s short track relay team wins gold in Japan

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Japan's former princess Mako (right) and her husband Kei Komuro are reportedly getting ready to move to New York to start their lives together.

Japan’s Princess Mako and husband Kei Komuro to move to NYC

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The cause of Sunao Tsuboi'S death was as an irregular heartbeat caused by anemia.

Hiroshima survivor Sunao Tsuboi dead at 96

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Japan’s Princess Mako loses royal status after marrying a commoner

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Japan's Princess Mako in a car leaves her home in Akasaka Estate in Tokyo.

Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner, loses royal status

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According to Japanese officials, the North Korea missile tests have forced Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to return to Tokyo.

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into waters off Japan

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Iran overcome spirited UAE, Saudi stun Japan – News

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Princess Mako of Japan Diagnosed With PTSD Weeks Before Wedding

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Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are seen, as Kishida won the governing party.

Japan ex-diplomat Kishida wins party vote, to become new PM

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Fumio Kishida will face the immediate task of addressing the pandemic, and how he will go about handling the issues Japan has faced due to the virus.

Fumio Kishida elected Japan’s new Prime Minister

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Covid-19: Japan seeks to end state of emergency this month, says...

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Princess Mako is set to forego the Royal payment of $1.35M so she can marry her college sweetheart Kei Komuro.

Japanese Princess Mako to give up $1.35M to marry Kei Komuro

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North and South Korea carry out ballistic missile tests within hours...

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People watch a news program showing part of a North Korean handout photo that says, "North Korea's long-range cruise missiles tests," in Seoul, South Korea on Sept. 13, 2021.

North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles into East Sea

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Filmmaker Takeshi Kitano Attacked With Pickax in Japan

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Tanks holding radiation-contaminated water are seen in the premises of Tokyo Electric Power Co's crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on April 12, 2021 in Okuma, Fukushima, Japan.

UN urges Japan to investigate damaged Fukushima nuclear reactors

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WorldView: Vice President Harris’ trip to Vietnam briefly delayed; Japan extends...

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WorldView: Vice President Harris’ trip to Vietnam briefly delayed; Japan extends...

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Torrential rain in Japan causes more floods, mudslides – News

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An overflowing Muromi river is seen in Fukuoka.

Japanese government urges two million to evacuate amid torrential rainfall

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Torrential rains slam Japan, risk alerts broadened – News

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Japan gets the gold in skateboarding

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The suspect who allegedly stabbed people turned himself in citing he was tired of running.

Tokyo train stabbing suspect injures at least 10

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Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on August 6, 2021.

Hiroshima marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing

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Canada’s Dayna Pidhoresky to run Olympic marathon after quarantining in Japan

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Japanese air carrier Japan Airlines plane taking off at Tokyo's Haneda airport.

Aussie athletes probed for alleged wild flight after Olympics

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Team USA continues to rake in medals and break records at...

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In this Aug. 2, 2021, file photo, a visitor receives a shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Tokyo Vaccination Center at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo.

Japan to limit hospital care as COVID-19 cases hit new high

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Teen skaters from Japan, Britain win debut Olympic skateboard park medals...

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5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japanese coast

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Covid-19: Japan to widen virus emergency after record spike amid Olympics - News

Covid-19: Japan expands state of emergency as cases surge shadows Olympics...

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Covid-19: Japan to widen virus emergency after record spike amid Olympics...

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Gold medalist Momiji Nishiya (C) of Japan , silver medalist Rayssa Leal (L) of Brazil and bronze medalist Funa Nakayama (R) of Japan during medal ceremony after the the Skateboarding Women's Street final of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

13-year-old Japanese girl wins gold in Olympic skateboarding

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Tokyo Olympics kick off with opening ceremony as host city reports...

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In photos: Tokyo Olympics 2020 – the best of the action...

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First Lady Jill Biden represented the US at the Olympics, in her first solo international trip as first lady.

Jill Biden masks up with world leaders at Olympics 2021 opening...

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: Olympia: Opening ceremony at the Olympic stadium

Protesters chant ‘go to hell, Olympics’ just before opening ceremony

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Japan must ‘fulfill our obligation’ ahead of Olympics

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John Carlos recalls impact of protest ahead of Tokyo games

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Meet the mascots of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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Canada’s women’s soccer team opens Olympics with draw against favoured Japan

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First lady Jill Biden to meet Japanese emperor and prime minister

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Former US special forces member Michael Taylor and his son Peter were sentenced for helping Carlos Ghosn escape Japan.

Michael and Peter Taylor sentenced in Carlos Ghosn escape

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Miranda Ayim, Nathan Hirayama will be Canada’s flag-bearers for Tokyo Olympics...

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Father and son who allegedly helped smuggle mogul out of Japan in speaker box fighting extradition from U.S.

Two Americans get prison terms in Japan for helping ex-Nissan chief...

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American duo sentenced to prison by Tokyo court for helping Ghosn...

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Ugandan weightlifter goes missing from Olympic training center

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South Korea removes militaristic banners from Olympic Village

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Organizers with the Olympic village said that since July 1, 2021, 44 people -- including members of the media have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now being quarantined.

Tokyo Olympics village resident tests positive for COVID-19: Officials

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Ugandan Weightlifter Is Missing in Japan Ahead of Tokyo Olympics

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Cases surge to 6-month high in Tokyo a week before Olympics

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Thomas Bach spent three days in isolation following his arrival in Japan ahead of the Olympics.

Olympic leader calls Japanese people ‘Chinese’ in first Tokyo speech

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