Japan

Leaf cutter bee pollinating Spiranthes australis

'like they were spun from glass'

New species of orchid discovered in Japan

opening ceremony of an ordinary session of the Diet

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No call, no show

Japanese YouTube star ousted from parliament after not showing up

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more help for Ukraine

Japan pledges an additional $5.5 billion to Ukraine

Japanese, American, and South Korean officials during a joint national security meeting.

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Balloons All Around

At least 3 Chinese spy balloons have previously entered Japan, officials say

Photo of Kura Sushi, a Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain

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save the sushi

Japanese restaurants fight back against viral 'sushi terrorism' trend

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looking for a solution

Even with incentives, countries are finding it hard to reverse falling birth rates

People walk through a shopping street in Omotesando area of Tokyo

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population in peril

Japan to offer families 1 million yen per child to relocate from Tokyo

North Korean missiles are seen during a military parade.

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Firing Two More

North Korea fires pair of ballistic missiles that could potentially reach Japan

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Setting Sail

Diamond Princess embarks on 1st cruise since mass COVID outbreak onboard

Japanese media reports of the missile launch.

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frightening

North Korea test launches missile with range to strike U.S.

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looking for answers

Japan's prime minister orders government investigation into the Unification Church

Tokyo tower and downtown district at dusk

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Lost in Japan

Japan reopens to tourists

A Japanese news network shows footage of Kim Jong Un.

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escalations

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

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over the moon

Assassin may have killed Abe as revenge against Unification Church

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'a great leader'

World leaders react to Abe's assassination

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Briefing

Shinzo Abe's legacy

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Rest in Peace

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated

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'There has never been anything like this'

Japan's Shinzo Abe in 'severe condition' after being shot with handmade gun

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Breaking News

Reports: Ex-Japanese leader Shinzo Abe shot, hospitalized in grave condition

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next stop

Biden concludes visit in South Korea, heads to Japan

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rest in peace