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Snow Seen On Mount Fuji After Record Time Without
Snow has finally fallen on Mount Fuji, photographs shared by local authorities and residents showed, after the Japanese mountain's longest-ever stint with bare slopes.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Izu Islands on Tuesday, the USGS said, triggering local weather authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the remote Pacific area off Tokyo.
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Japan’s Financial Regulator May Cut Crypto Tax, Encourage Investors to Engage with VDAs
In Japan, crypto-generated earnings are currently taxed between 15 and 55 percent. However, authorities are considering reducing this tax rate to a flat 30 percent for corporate investors and 20 percent for individual investors in FY 2025.
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Thousands Urged to Evacuate Amid Fears of "Violent" Typhoon in Japan
Japan braced Wednesday for its strongest typhoon of the year, with authorities advising tens of thousands of people to evacuate and issuing the highest warning level for wind and storm surges on the main southern island of Kyushu.
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Dolphin Bites Surge At Japanese Beaches, Authorities Warn Beachgoers
Authorities in central Japan are urging beachgoers to steer clear of dolphins after a sharp increase in biting incidents, with one expert saying the culprit may be a single overly playful individual.
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Lonely, Sexually Frustrated Dolphin Behind Attacks On Swimmers In Japan, Say Experts
Authorities in the coastal town of Mihama have installed signs warning people that not only can the mammals "bite you with their sharp teeth and cause you to bleed", but they can also "drag you into the sea, which could be life-threatening".
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Japanese Urged To Avoid Panic Buying After Megaquake Fear Spreads
Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.
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Japanese Town To Block Mount Fuji View Because Of Misbehaving Tourists
A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists.
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Japanese Top Literary Award Winner Admits Using ChatGPT To Write Novel
The book was lauded by the judges as "practically flawless".
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Over 200 Killed In Devastating Japan Earthquake, 100 Still Missing
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that flattened parts of central Japan on January 1 passed 200 on Tuesday, with just over 100 still unaccounted for, authorities said.
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Japan Earthquake Death Count Climbs To 161, Over 100 Still Missing
The death count from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake has jumped to 161 from 128 overnight, authorities said Monday as snow complicated rescue efforts.
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Professional Negligence Caused Tokyo Runway Crash? Cops Probe
Police will investigate whether a crash between an airliner and a smaller plane at a Tokyo airport may involve professional negligence, media outlets reported on Wednesday, as authorities began inspecting the charred wreckage and runway for clues.
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6 Confirmed Dead In Japan Earthquake: Report
Four people have been confirmed dead in the powerful earthquake that rocked Japan, the Kyodo news agency reported early Tuesday, citing authorities in Ishikawa prefecture.
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India Office In Japan Issues Helpline Numbers After Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit central Japan early this morning today, followed by tsunami warnings. Authorities have asked people to evacuate and move to higher grounds.
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Tsunami Updates: Metre-High Waves Hit Japan Coast, India Office Issues Helpline Numbers
A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground."
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Snow Seen On Mount Fuji After Record Time Without
Snow has finally fallen on Mount Fuji, photographs shared by local authorities and residents showed, after the Japanese mountain's longest-ever stint with bare slopes.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Izu Islands on Tuesday, the USGS said, triggering local weather authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the remote Pacific area off Tokyo.
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Japan’s Financial Regulator May Cut Crypto Tax, Encourage Investors to Engage with VDAs
In Japan, crypto-generated earnings are currently taxed between 15 and 55 percent. However, authorities are considering reducing this tax rate to a flat 30 percent for corporate investors and 20 percent for individual investors in FY 2025.
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Thousands Urged to Evacuate Amid Fears of "Violent" Typhoon in Japan
Japan braced Wednesday for its strongest typhoon of the year, with authorities advising tens of thousands of people to evacuate and issuing the highest warning level for wind and storm surges on the main southern island of Kyushu.
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Dolphin Bites Surge At Japanese Beaches, Authorities Warn Beachgoers
Authorities in central Japan are urging beachgoers to steer clear of dolphins after a sharp increase in biting incidents, with one expert saying the culprit may be a single overly playful individual.
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Lonely, Sexually Frustrated Dolphin Behind Attacks On Swimmers In Japan, Say Experts
Authorities in the coastal town of Mihama have installed signs warning people that not only can the mammals "bite you with their sharp teeth and cause you to bleed", but they can also "drag you into the sea, which could be life-threatening".
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Japanese Urged To Avoid Panic Buying After Megaquake Fear Spreads
Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.
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Japanese Town To Block Mount Fuji View Because Of Misbehaving Tourists
A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists.
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Japanese Top Literary Award Winner Admits Using ChatGPT To Write Novel
The book was lauded by the judges as "practically flawless".
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Over 200 Killed In Devastating Japan Earthquake, 100 Still Missing
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that flattened parts of central Japan on January 1 passed 200 on Tuesday, with just over 100 still unaccounted for, authorities said.
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Japan Earthquake Death Count Climbs To 161, Over 100 Still Missing
The death count from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake has jumped to 161 from 128 overnight, authorities said Monday as snow complicated rescue efforts.
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Professional Negligence Caused Tokyo Runway Crash? Cops Probe
Police will investigate whether a crash between an airliner and a smaller plane at a Tokyo airport may involve professional negligence, media outlets reported on Wednesday, as authorities began inspecting the charred wreckage and runway for clues.
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6 Confirmed Dead In Japan Earthquake: Report
Four people have been confirmed dead in the powerful earthquake that rocked Japan, the Kyodo news agency reported early Tuesday, citing authorities in Ishikawa prefecture.
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India Office In Japan Issues Helpline Numbers After Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit central Japan early this morning today, followed by tsunami warnings. Authorities have asked people to evacuate and move to higher grounds.
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Tsunami Updates: Metre-High Waves Hit Japan Coast, India Office Issues Helpline Numbers
A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground."
