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Tokyo Cherry Trees Declared to Be in Bloom; Someiyoshino Sakura Blossom 15 Days Later than Last Year
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Two men arrested over theft of ¥5 million 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' card in Akihabara: The suspects are alleged to have sold the card at a store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district ...
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Two men arrested over theft of ¥5 million 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' card in Akihabara
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Doctor to sue Japan gov't for disregarding on-call hours in rejection of worker's comp - The Mainichi
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Doctor to sue Japan gov't for disregarding on-call hours in rejection of ...
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Tokyo court says nurse's death not work-related, but recognizes doctor's harassment, abuse - The Mainichi
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Unification Church President Fined 100,000 Yen by Tokyo District Court for Refusal to Respond to Government Inquiries
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Unification Church President Fined 100,000 Yen by Tokyo District Court for ...
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Japan marks 29 years since Tokyo subway sarin gas attack: Japan on Wednesday marked the 29th anniversary of a fatal nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subway ...
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The Great Kanto Earthquake: Tokyo then and now: NHK's archives house an extensive collection of photographs and videos of central Tokyo taken soon after the ...
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The Great Kanto Earthquake: Tokyo then and now
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Vintage Books and History Can Be Found at The Isseido Booksellers in Jimbocho: As I walked around Tokyo’s Jimbocho district, known for its abundance of ...
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Vintage Books and History Can Be Found at The Isseido Booksellers in ...
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Ike Taiga's revolutionary act of capturing natural beauty: Idemitsu Museum of Arts showcases the Edo Period painter's realistic landscapes at the first ...
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Ike Taiga's revolutionary act of capturing natural beauty
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Man Allegedly Trying to Rob Convenience Store Runs Away Empty-Handed After Being Told ‘Impossible to Give Cash from a Self-Service Cash Register’
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Man Allegedly Trying to Rob Convenience Store Runs Away Empty-Handed After ...
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Japanese Film Director Arrested for Alleged Quasi Rape: Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese film director Hideo Sakaki was arrested Tuesday for suspected sexual assault ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Film Director Arrested for Suspected Sexual Assault
  • Japanese film director Hideo Sakaki was arrested on Tuesday for suspected sexual assault.

  • Tokyo's police will investigate potential links between this case and other similar reports.

  • Sakaki is accused of committing an obscene act against a young woman in May 2016 who aspired to become an actress.
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Summer-like Temperature Felt in Japan; 23.7 C Recorded in Tokyo, 25 C or Higher in Gunma, Chiba (UPDATE 1)
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Tokyo ward using garbage bags with herbs to combat rats: Chiyoda Ward received around 200 complaints annually in fiscal 2019 to 2022, a surge from around 50 ...
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Tokyo ward using garbage bags with herbs to combat rats
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Unique Ways To Celebrate Strawberry Season in Tokyo 2024: From unconventional afternoon teas and savory strawberry-infused dishes to indulgent dessert pizzas and ...
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Stay along the rails in new hotel options to open in rural Tokyowww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15143244
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Possibility of Warning-Level Snowfall in Tokyo’s 23 Wards; Heavy Snow Expected in Japan’s Kanto-Koshin Region (UPDATE 5)
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Possibility of Warning-Level Snowfall in Tokyo’s 23 Wards; Heavy Snow ...
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Tokyo Ward Using Garbage Bags with Herbs to Combat Rats: TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Tokyo ward began an unprecedented project on a trial basis last month to combat ...
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Tokyo Ward Using Garbage Bags with Herbs to Combat Rats
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Japan Vows Long-Term Support for Ukraine’s Economic Stability: Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government, in a joint statement adopted at a meeting with Ukraine ...
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3 foreign-born residents in Japan file suit over claims of racial profiling by police - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Lawsuit Against Japan for Ethnic Discrimination
  • Three foreign residents file suit against Japan

  • Demand for compensation and confirmation of ban on ethnic profiling

  • Alleged violation of Japanese constitution and laws

  • Plaintiffs' personal experiences with police questioning
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Akihabara still shows off Japan’s love for physical media: Japan’s Akihabara district has long been a destination for fans looking to purchase classic video ...
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Akihabara still shows off Japan’s love for physical media
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Poems on the theme of “wa” (harmony) were presented in melodious fashion at the annual Ceremony of the Utakai Hajime, or the Imperial New Year’s Poetry Reading ... Show more
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Tokyo ward assemblyman, ex-senior official arrested over alleged bid-rigging - The Mainichi
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Japan’s Hotel Industry Emphasizing Quality over Quantity to Attract Foreign Tourists
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Man's 18-yr sentence upheld for 2017 Japan highway road rage deaths - The Mainichi
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Alternative flowers to gift your loved one this Valentine’s Day: Roses have become a very common and an easy option, making them a less thoughtful gift on ...
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Lunch lineup: People line up for lunch outside a popular chicken restaurant in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Friday.
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Lunch lineup
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Princess Aiko Joins New Year’s Lecture Audience at Imperial Palace in Tokyo: Princess Aiko joined other Imperial family members for the first time in observing ...
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Princess Aiko Joins New Year’s Lecture Audience at Imperial Palace in ...
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Japan to Set 0.5% Rule for Space for Wheelchair Users at Events: Tokyo, Feb. 25 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s infrastructure ministry plans to create a nationwide rule ...
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Japan to Set 0.5% Rule for Space for Wheelchair Users at Events
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Classroom AI promises personalized learning, saved time for staff, students: Tokyo seminar - The Mainichi
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Canned alcoholic drink with sliced lemon to go on sale in parts of Japan in June - The Mainichi
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Kabuki Stars Nakamura Tokizo, Nakamura Baishi to Change Names in June: Kabuki actors Nakamura Tokizo V, 68, will change his name to Nakamura Manju and his first ...
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Kabuki Stars Nakamura Tokizo, Nakamura Baishi to Change Names in June
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Our 5 most read stories from Feb. 10 to 18, 2024 - The Mainichi: We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom ...
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Women face barriers in Japan local politics as shown in domestic gender gap index - The Mainichi
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U.S. Envoy Hails Japan’s Rapid Defense Policy Advances: The Japan NewsU.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel speaks during a press conference at the Foreign ...
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U.S. Envoy Hails Japan’s Rapid Defense Policy Advances
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo: Japan, U.S. Need to Strengthen Ties to Counter China, North Korea
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Editorial: Japan GSDF personnel's group visit to Yasukuni shrine is unacceptable - The Mainichi
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Pit dwellings remains found at former British Embassy sitewww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15105479
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Tokyo Ward Unveils System for Evacuation Shelter Info on Digital Boards; Aimed at Assisting Commuters Unable to Return Home
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Japan to Cooperate with Central Asia in Decarbonization: Tokyo, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has signed memorandums of ...
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Japan to Cooperate with Central Asia in Decarbonization
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Our 5 most read stories from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4, 2024 - The Mainichi: We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom ...
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Splashdown: Men splash themselves with cold water during the annual cold water endurance ceremony to purify their souls and wish for good fortune in the new year ...
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Japan to Step Up Efforts to Host Int’l Conferences, Biz Events: Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japan Tourism Agency will strengthen its measures, such as introducing a ...
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Japan to Step Up Efforts to Host Int’l Conferences, Biz Events
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Japan 2024 “Shunto” Wage Talks Begin Effectively: TOKYO, Jan. 24 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s 2024 “shunto” wage negotiations started effectively Wednesday with a ...
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Japan 2024 “Shunto” Wage Talks Begin Effectively
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Japan’s Inflation Hits 41-Year High in 2023: Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s average core consumer prices rose 3.1 pct in 2023 from the previous year ...
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Japan’s Inflation Hits 41-Year High in 2023
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Man convicted for injuring 7 while driving near Shibuya crossing - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese court on Thursday convicted a man for injuring seven ...
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Man convicted for injuring 7 while driving near Shibuya crossing - The ...
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One-third of Japan's unmarried adults under 50 have never dated - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- More than one-third of unmarried adults in their 20s to 40s have ...
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One-third of Japan's unmarried adults under 50 have never dated - The ...
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Japan Coast Guard Mourns Crew Members Who Died in Runway Collision; JAL Says Its Plane Was Given Landing Permission
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Quick Glance: Tragic Plane Collision in Japan
  • A rescue plane from the Japan Coast Guard collided with a passenger jet at Haneda Airport while on its third emergency mission within 24 hours.

  • Five out of six Coast Guard crew members perished in the accident, but all 379 individuals aboard the passenger plane survived.

  • The surviving pilot of the Coast Guard is under scrutiny after transcripts indicated he was instructed to enter a holding area near the runway before the collision occurred.

  • The Coast Guard rescue plane had already completed two round trips from Haneda to the earthquake zone before the collision took place.
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Four people apparently stabbed on train at Tokyo’s Akihabara station: NHK said a report was made that a woman was wielding a knife on a train at the station.
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Four people apparently stabbed on train at Tokyo’s Akihabara station
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Private Junior High Schools in Tokyo to Prioritize English in Entrance Exams: Some private junior high schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area plan to introduce a ...
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Private Junior High Schools in Tokyo to Prioritize English in Entrance ...
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Yamazaki Baking praised for assistance after Japan earthquake: On Jan 1, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture ...
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Yamazaki Baking praised for assistance after Japan earthquake
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‘The Recruit’ Season 2: Netflix Release Estimate & Everything We Know: Production gets underway this month in North Vancouver, Canada with the first new face ...
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‘The Recruit’ Season 2: Netflix Release Estimate & Everything We Know
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Asahi Kasei develops chip to help detect babies left in cars: TOKYO -- The Asahi Kasei group has created a chip that will allow automotive systems to better ...
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Asahi Kasei develops chip to help detect babies left in cars
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Record one-third of Japan's unmarried adults under 50 have never dated: At 34.1%, the ratio was at a record high since Recruit Holdings Co. began conducting ...
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Record one-third of Japan's unmarried adults under 50 have never dated
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Packed in: Visitors offer prayers on Thursday, the first business day of the New Year, at Tokyo's Kanda Myojin shrine, frequented by worshippers seeking ...
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Packed in
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Man Arrested for Pushing Woman onto Train Tracks in Tokyo, Says: I Want to Stay behind Bars Until I Die
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Man Arrested for Pushing Woman onto Train Tracks in Tokyo ...
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No executions in Japan in 2023; last one was for Akihabara killerwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15098764
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Aoyama Gakuin Wins 7th Title for Tokyo-Hakone Intercollegiate Ekiden: Aoyama Gakuin University crossed the finish line to win the 100th Tokyo-Hakone ...
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Aoyama Gakuin Wins 7th Title for Tokyo-Hakone Intercollegiate Ekiden
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VOX POPULI: Art of nengajo not what it was but still an enduring customwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15099091
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Tokyo Store Displays Masks Worn by Professional Wrestlers: The area around JR Suidobashi Station is dotted with shops associated with professional wrestling ...
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Tokyo Store Displays Masks Worn by Professional Wrestlers
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Asahi Kasei to build $105m chip material plant in central Japan: TOKYO -- Japanese chemical maker Asahi Kasei will invest over 15 billion yen ($105 million) to ...
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Asahi Kasei to build $105m chip material plant in central Japan
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2023 Rewind: Inbound tourists are back, and so are crowds, cultural shock - The Mainichi
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Retro Japan: Natural light richly filters through Tokyo ward office's unique exterior - The Mainichi
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Retro Japan: Natural light richly filters through Tokyo ward office's ...
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Japan Emperor Hopes for Support for Needy People to Expand: Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Emperor Naruhito, in a New Year’s message on Monday ...
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Japan Emperor Hopes for Support for Needy People to Expand
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Japan to Boost Ties with Africa, with Eye on China: Tokyo, Dec. 31 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government is intensifying its diplomatic efforts with Africa ...
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Japan to Boost Ties with Africa, with Eye on China
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Robots join year-end cleanup at Tokyo shrine: A team of robots is helping out with the year-end clean-up at Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo for the first time.
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Robots join year-end cleanup at Tokyo shrine
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Yayoi Period village remains found on former British Embassy grounds: Despite the discovery, construction on the site is set to continue after the excavation of ...
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Yayoi Period village remains found on former British Embassy grounds
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Unreported Fund Scandal Reveals Dark Side of Japan Factions; Excess Funds Said Returned to Members Since Mid-1990s
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Unreported Fund Scandal Reveals Dark Side of Japan Factions; Excess Funds ...
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Starbucks Japan workers form labor union, plan to urge staff at other cafes to join - The Mainichi
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Japan luxury hotels target rich foreign tourists with new openings: TOKYO -- Japanese luxury hotel operators are looking to open new properties designed to ...
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Japan luxury hotels target rich foreign tourists with new openings
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Pandemic is over but shift from year-end office parties remainswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15086904
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Michelin Tokyo picks sushi shop for 1st new 3-star eatery in 3 yearswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15077573
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Ancient Yayoi period ruins discovered on Tokyo condo development site - The Mainichi
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