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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity.

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North Korea slammed Japan's reported plans to increase its defense budget, accusing Tokyo on Saturday of preparing for a "war of aggression" as its US ally pursues talks with Pyongyang.

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Tokyo Enmusubi went live in September 2024 after a survey found that around 70 percent of people interested in marriage were not actively engaging in matchmaking.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wants to clarify Japan's new defense posture in his meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, as both nations face “coercive acts” in waters where China has ramped up its activities. 

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These "maid cafes" — inspired by the traditional maid outfit that has long been a motif in Japanese pop culture — have evolved from niche subculture hangouts 20 years ago into a mainstream attraction for people of all ages and genders.

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At the height of Beatlemania in 1966, the Beatles staged five summer performances in Tokyo in front of screaming fans.

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Across Japan families and friends rolled out blankets and tarpaulins at parks, temples, and even cemeteries over the weekend to eat and drink under cherry trees for traditional "hanami" or flower viewing gatherings.

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The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers.

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May controversy sa isang lifetime bonus or incentive na binigay kay Hidilyn Diaz matapos siyang manalo ng gold medal sa Tokyo Olympics nung 2021.

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Parang nagkaroon ng film festival si Direk Jun Robles Lana sa Tokyo, Japan.

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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity.

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North Korea slammed Japan's reported plans to increase its defense budget, accusing Tokyo on Saturday of preparing for a "war of aggression" as its US ally pursues talks with Pyongyang.

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Tokyo Enmusubi went live in September 2024 after a survey found that around 70 percent of people interested in marriage were not actively engaging in matchmaking.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wants to clarify Japan's new defense posture in his meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, as both nations face “coercive acts” in waters where China has ramped up its activities. 

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At the height of Beatlemania in 1966, the Beatles staged five summer performances in Tokyo in front of screaming fans.

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The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers.

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May controversy sa isang lifetime bonus or incentive na binigay kay Hidilyn Diaz matapos siyang manalo ng gold medal sa Tokyo Olympics nung 2021.

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Parang nagkaroon ng film festival si Direk Jun Robles Lana sa Tokyo, Japan.

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