Japan

"Dessert in shoes" Israeli Prime Minister's treatment of Mr. Shinzo Abe causes outrage

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The Israeli Prime Minister's personal chef prepared dessert with chocolate in metal shoes at a reception for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife.

Extremely rare photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's mother in Japan

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Photos of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's mother, Ko Yong-hui, taken during her visit to Japan in 1973, have been found.

Japan builds "cities" to prevent natural disasters

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Thousands of people along the coast of northeastern Japan have rebuilt their lives seven years after the 2011 Tsunami, next to the giant walls that are considered "a thousand-man defences", protecting them in case another violent Tsunami occurs.

Japanese military helicopter crashed near school, burning down a 2-storey house

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On the evening of February 5, a helicopter of the Japan Land Defense Forces (GSDF) crashed near a school, burning down a 2-storey house in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

Japan releases evidence to "accus" the plane of violating its commitment, the US is silent

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On January 19, the Japanese Ministry of National Defense released a video proving the US's uncontrol of helicopters flying over an elementary school in Okinawa.

Big explosion at Japanese chemical factory, many injured

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The explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Fuji City, Japan, injured 14 people. Areas around the factory have been ordered to evacuate.

14,000 US - Japanese soldiers are training near North Korea

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The US deployed 14,000 troops on aircraft carriers and axis areas to conduct drills with Japan near the Korean peninsula.

covered: Japan warmly welcomes President Donald Trump and his wife

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On November 5, Japan warmly welcomed US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump - the first stop on the Asia trip that will last until November 14.

Special security plan for Melania Trump in Japan

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Tokyo police mobilized all female staff to perform a special duty to protect First Lady Melania Trump and other vulnerable women, including the daughter of US President Ivanaka Trump during her trip to Japan.

Typhoon Lan Khong Nhat Japan: Traffic is in disarray, companies stop operations

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Typhoon Lan has now been downgraded from a super typhoon to a Category 2 storm but is still very dangerous. The storm is continuing to move north, likely affecting Tokyo and surrounding areas today.

Revealing about Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has included his younger sister Kim Yo-jong in the Politburo, a move that shows that she is one of the most influential women in the country.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un smiles brightly to celebrate the missile flying over Japan

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North Korean state news agency KCNA released a photo of the country's leaders smiling, holding hands to celebrate the missile launched over Japan on September 15.

Japanese princess announces engagement with commoner, leaves the royal family

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Japanese princess Mako and her fiance Kei Komuro, a civilian, announced their engagement at a 10-minute press conference on September 3.

North Korea releases video of missile firing over Japan's airspace

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On August 30, North Korean state television broadcast a video recording a ballistic missile test flight over Japan the day before.

The truth about Japanese tempura

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The famous dish of today's Japan called tempura actually originated from a special dish of a European country.