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Record downpour kills 200 in Japan

Municipal workers in western Japan struggled on Friday to restore water supplies a week after floods caused by a record downpour killed more than 200 people in the worst such disaster in 36 years.

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Death toll from Japan floods rise, dozens still missing

Officials in Japan say the death toll from floods and landslides caused by record rainfall in the western part of the country has reached 149, while 59 remain missing.

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Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Why the agreement between Japan and the EU is a big deal

In this episode of Global Japan, you will discover a historic economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union. Much more than just a free trade agreement, it goes well beyond the purely economic sphere.

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Death toll rises in Hiroshima following heavy rainfall

Roads remain damaged in Hiroshima on Monday while the search and rescue effort continues for those still missing, following the heavy rainfall that hammered southern Japan for the third day straight.

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At least 88 killed in floods across Japan

At least 88 killed in torrential rain and landslides across Japan with dozens still missing after more than 2,000 are temporarily stranded in the city of Kurashiki.

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Cult members hanged in Japan for gas attack on Tokyo underground

Seven members of a Japanese doomsday cult were hanged for a deadly attack on the Tokyo underground in 1995 that killed 13 people

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Despite heartbreaking loss, Japan leaves outstanding reputation behind

The Japanese team may be out of the World Cup, but they leave an outstanding reputation behind that stole the hearts of football fans around the world.

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Belgium advance to Quarter Final with 3-2 win against Japan

Belgium scored its third and final goal during extra time.

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Climbing season kicks off at Mount Fuji for Yamanashi trails

People gathered at the summit of Mount Fuji before dawn on Sunday to view the sunrise on the first day of the climbing season.

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World Cup: Japan lose to Poland 0-1 but still qualify for next round

Japan goes on to the Round of 16.

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World Cup: Japan draw 2-2 with Senegal

In a closely contended match, Japan and Senegal draw 2-2.

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A Japanese initiative for West Bank's economic activity

In this new episode of Global Japan, we bring you to Jericho, in the West Bank to discover a unique Japanese initiative - the Jericho agro industrial park, which meets international standards. The aim: to boost the region’s economic activity.

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Colombian fans bring salsa spirit to Saransk

With their yellow shirts and appetite for a fiesta, Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk ahead of their teams' World Cup opener against Japan on Tuesday.

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World Cup 2018: Japan beats Colombia 2-1

The final group of Group H gets underway as Colombia takes on Japan.

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Steady hands required: Japanese artist creates the tiniest sculptures

Kakuho Fujii's passion is to create tiny figures.

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Japan earthquake kills at least three and injures hundreds

The quake struck Japan's second largest city on Monday morning with a reported magnitude of 5.9.

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No North Korea sanctions relief till total denuclearisation – Pompeo

The US Secretary of State seeks to reassure East Asian allies after the Trump-Kim summit sparked fears over US concessions.

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Japan'`s Emperor pays respects to tsunami victims

The Imperial couple visited the Haragama district of Soma City on Monday, the final day of their 3-day tour of the prefecture. The Empress attended the day's events as scheduled, despite developing a fever the night before.

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Knife attack on Japan train leaves 1 dead and 2 injured

22-year-old Ichiro Kojima has been arrested on suspected murder, on board a Shinkansen bullet train on Saturday night.

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Asia wins all 5 titles at Hohhot Grand Prix final day

Asia won five out of the five titles on offer at the Hohhot Grand Prix on the third and final day. The Grand Prix, which serves as a qualification tournament for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, saw some impressive judo from veterans and newcomers alike.