Shaved ice in demand as temperatures soar in Japan
Summer temperatures have pushed up demand for icy treats in Japan.
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Japan: Suicide tops cause of young deaths
The report says that Japan's suicide mortality rate is the 6th highest in the world.
6 arrested over $6 mil. gold heist in Fukuoka
Japanese police have arrested 6 men in connection with last year's robbery of gold bars worth millions of dollars.
Japan: Police call for improved go-kart safety
Police in Tokyo have asked the operators of popular go-kart rental services to improve their safety measures.
Kumamoto Castle repair work shown to media
Work to restore the main tower of Kumamoto Castle was shown to media on Friday, about one year after a series of earthquakes struck Kumamoto City.
Many rites await Princess Mako and Komuro before their marriage
Princess Mako, the first grandchild of Japanese Emperor Akihito, and her former fellow student Kei Komuro are set to go through a number of procedures before holding their wedding.
Japan’s GDP rises for 5th straight quarter
Japanese governmental officials say the economy has expanded for the 5th straight quarter.
Japan’s potato chip shortage likely to linger until fall
Japan's potato chip shortage likely to linger until fall.
Japan: People delighted at Princess Mako’s engagement
The news that Princess Mako of Japan is getting engaged to a man she met at university has come as a pleasant surprise to those who know them.
Education ministry to send advisers to cut teachers’ overtime
In a bid to help reduce teachers' overtime, Japan's education ministry will launch a program to send advisers to local education boards.
