Mar 28 (Reuters) - An early spring in Japan is drawing cherry blossom fans to Tokyo's parks.
Japan's cherry blossom blooms in early spring
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A parrot that strayed onto the Tokaido Shinkansen during the summer travel rush was spotted perched neatly on the backrest of a seat.
The declining birthrate in Tokyo has reached a critical point, with the total fertility rate falling below 1 for the first time. Despite this, nearly 80% of unmarried young workers in the city are positive about marriage, according to a recent survey.
Nintendo has announced that the 'Nintendo Museum,' set to open in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, will officially open its doors on October 2 this year. The museum is being built on the site of a former factory where the company once produced playing cards, including traditional hanafuda.
Large amounts of water erupted Wednesday evening from a manhole whose cover had blown off near Shinjuku Station.
Lawson, the convenience store that became a popular spot for tourists due to its view of Mount Fuji, has removed the curtain that once obscured the iconic mountain.
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Large amounts of water erupted Wednesday evening from a manhole whose cover had blown off near Shinjuku Station.
With the passing of a 117-year-old woman from Spain, a 116-year-old woman from Hyogo Prefecture has become the world's oldest living person.
A string of thefts targeting 10 hair salons in Saitama Prefecture has been linked to a man with distinct characteristics, who was captured on security cameras at several locations.
Three teenagers aged 16 to 19 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a brutal assault on a 22-year-old man in a park in Toyonaka City, Osaka, which left the victim in critical condition.
A 5-meter-high streetlight in Sendai City that is believed to have gone uninspected for 29 years since it was installed in 1995, suddenly collapsed onto a moving car in March this year, injuring the driver.
Emperor attended an opera performance at the 'Suntory Music Award Commemorative Concert' on Saturday, featuring a performance of the German composer Handel's opera 'Rinaldo,' conducted by Yoshimichi Hamada.
A Mexican man was rescued after washing ashore on Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku Islands, Okinawa Prefecture.