US Steel to stay American regardless of Nippon Steel plans: Ishiba - The Mainichi
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US Steel to stay American regardless of Nippon Steel plans: Ishiba - The ...
N. Korea raps US, Japan, S. Korea for inflaming regional tensions - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lambasted the United States ...
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N. Korea raps US, Japan, S. Korea for inflaming regional tensions - The ...
Football: Okugawa, Ito among homecoming J1 debutants from Europe - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japan national team candidates Masaya Okugawa and ...
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Football: Okugawa, Ito among homecoming J1 debutants from Europe - The ...
Japan PM gives Trump golden samurai helmet as gift - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba presented U.S ...
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Japan PM gives Trump golden samurai helmet as gift - The Mainichi
Yoroku: Today's Japan-Philippines friendship built on 'forgive but never forget' spirit - The Mainichi
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Yoroku: Today's Japan-Philippines friendship built on 'forgive but never ...
Japan 'hunter girls' group holds wild boar, deer dissection study meet - The Mainichi
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Japan 'hunter girls' group holds wild boar, deer dissection study meet - ...
Retro Japan: Aichi Pref.'s Inazawa City Hall boasts massive presence - The Mainichi
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Retro Japan: Aichi Pref.'s Inazawa City Hall boasts massive presence - The ...
Little-known porn 'white post' boxes fading into Japan's lurid past - The Mainichi
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Little-known porn 'white post' boxes fading into Japan's lurid past - The ...
Ice hockey: Japan women into 4th straight Olympics after Poland rout - The Mainichi
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Ice hockey: Japan women into 4th straight Olympics after Poland rout - The ...
Stones unturned: Japan city to ask visitors to stop taking jade rocks from rivers - The Mainichi
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Stones unturned: Japan city to ask visitors to stop taking jade rocks from ...
Japan PM curries favor with Trump on economic front - The Mainichi: WASINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's first in-person meeting with U ...
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Japan PM curries favor with Trump on economic front - The Mainichi
Quick Glance: Ishiba and Trump: Focus on Strategic Partnership
  • Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met with President Donald Trump in Washington to enhance bilateral relations.

  • The discussions covered security and economic cooperation, particularly regarding North Korea and China.

  • Ishiba emphasized Japan's significant investments in the US economy and explored potential LNG purchases as part of energy collaboration.

  • Experts anticipate Ishiba will need to address defense spending to meet the expectations of the Trump administration.
News Navigator: My dad listens to music on large black discs. What are they? - The Mainichi
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News Navigator: My dad listens to music on large black discs ...
Editorial: Minority gov't gives all Japan parties big chance to impact policy - The Mainichi
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Editorial: Minority gov't gives all Japan parties big chance to impact ...
Only 10% in Japan still give 'obligatory' Valentine's Day chocolates to work contacts: poll - The Mainichi
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Only 10% in Japan still give 'obligatory' Valentine's Day chocolates to ...
Some Japan bullet trains running at reduced speeds due to snow - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains on some sections between ...
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Some Japan bullet trains running at reduced speeds due to snow - The ...
Japan looks to cash in on matcha boom to boost green tea exports - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government is considering measures to prompt Japanese green ...
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Japan looks to cash in on matcha boom to boost green tea exports - The ...
PM Ishiba behind gov't acceptance of Osaka High Court ruling on Moritomo scandal docs - The Mainichi
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PM Ishiba behind gov't acceptance of Osaka High Court ruling on Moritomo ...
Trespasser into Japan minister's dorm room claimed she's from 'foreign ministry' - The Mainichi
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Trespasser into Japan minister's dorm room claimed she's from 'foreign ...
Fukuoka subway to switch to QR-code tickets by fiscal 2028 - The Mainichi: FUKUOKA -- The municipal government here plans to introduce QR-code printed tickets ...
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Fukuoka subway to switch to QR-code tickets by fiscal 2028 - The Mainichi
Things to know about the sports betting case against the ex-interpreter for baseball's Shohei Ohtani - The Mainichi
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Things to know about the sports betting case against the ex-interpreter ...
Quick Glance: Interpreter Sentenced for Stealing Millions from Ohtani
  • Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, received a 57-month prison sentence for embezzling nearly $17 million from the MLB star.

  • He admitted to transferring funds from Ohtani's account over two years to cover gambling debts while impersonating the player in bank communications.

  • In addition to prison time, Mizuhara is ordered to pay over $18 million in restitution and faces potential deportation to Japan.

  • Prosecutors highlighted the severity of the crime and the significant harm caused to Ohtani.
On eve of summit with Japan PM, Trump reportedly meets US Steel CEO - The Mainichi
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On eve of summit with Japan PM, Trump reportedly meets US Steel CEO - The ...
Heavy snow continues on Sea of Japan coast; weather agency warns of avalanches - The Mainichi
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Heavy snow continues on Sea of Japan coast; weather agency warns of ...
Sites linked to PR firm searched over alleged election violations in Hyogo Pref. - The Mainichi
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Sites linked to PR firm searched over alleged election violations in Hyogo ...
Gov't to set cap on fees foreign laborers pay to come work in Japan - The Mainichi
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Gov't to set cap on fees foreign laborers pay to come work in Japan - The ...
Editorial: Trump's Gaza takeover proposal is simply outrageous - The Mainichi: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to
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Editorial: Trump's Gaza takeover proposal is simply outrageous - The ...
Curling: Yokohama's hosting of nationals leads to strong ticket sales - The Mainichi
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Curling: Yokohama's hosting of nationals leads to strong ticket sales - ...
Opinion: The superficial notion of Japanese as 'polite people' - The Mainichi: The Lunar New Year holiday, a prime time to travel for many in China and Taiwan ...
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Opinion: The superficial notion of Japanese as 'polite people' - The ...
City to be Japan's 1st giving premarital couples housing aid, incl. LGBTQ, foreign residents - The Mainichi
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City to be Japan's 1st giving premarital couples housing aid, incl. LGBTQ ...
Japan Cabinet approves cybersecurity bill to bolster cyber defenses - The Mainichi
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Japan Cabinet approves cybersecurity bill to bolster cyber defenses - The ...
Japan's 'ekiben' boxed meals for train travelers rolled out in Zurich - The Mainichi
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Japan's 'ekiben' boxed meals for train travelers rolled out in Zurich - ...
Japan urges officials to exercise caution over DeepSeek for work use - The Mainichi
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Japan urges officials to exercise caution over DeepSeek for work use - The ...
Trump to prod Japan PM to increase defense spending on Friday - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- President Donald Trump is almost certain to pressure Japan to ...
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Trump to prod Japan PM to increase defense spending on Friday - The ...
Learning from Japanese picture books (23) Mekkiramokkira Doon Don - The Mainichi
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Learning from Japanese picture books (23) Mekkiramokkira Doon Don - The ...
As crimes in Japan rise for 3 years straight, public feels less safe - The Mainichi
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As crimes in Japan rise for 3 years straight, public feels less safe - The ...
Energy security to top agenda at US-Japan summit: Trump ally - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Energy security, trade imbalances and Japan's defense spending ...
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Energy security to top agenda at US-Japan summit: Trump ally - The ...
Many Osaka Expo tickets resold on flea market apps; organizer calls on people not to buy - The Mainichi
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Many Osaka Expo tickets resold on flea market apps; organizer calls on ...
Japan PM Ishiba arrives in Washington for 1st summit with Trump - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in ...
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Japan PM Ishiba arrives in Washington for 1st summit with Trump - The ...
Honda-Nissan tie-up failure leaves Japanese automakers' future hazy - The Mainichi
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Honda-Nissan tie-up failure leaves Japanese automakers' future hazy - The ...
Quick Glance: Nissan Seeks New Partnerships After Ending Merger Talks
  • Nissan has terminated merger discussions with Honda and is now looking for new partners.

  • CEO Makoto Uchida informed Honda's Toshihiro Mibe of this decision following a proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary.

  • The company is interested in partnerships with technology firms, including Foxconn, to address challenges posed by electric vehicle technology.

  • Discussions between Honda and Nissan became complicated due to growing differences, and Nissan plans to formalize its decision at an upcoming board meeting.
Japan Airlines plane clips parked Delta plane at US airport - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- A taxiing Japan Airlines plane clipped the tail of a parked Delta ...
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Japan Airlines plane clips parked Delta plane at US airport - The Mainichi
Quick Glance: Japan Airlines Collides with Delta Plane at Seattle Airport
  • A Japan Airlines plane struck the tail of a stationary Delta aircraft on Wednesday morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

  • This event occurred at 10:17 a.m. local time, leading to a response from fire and police services as well as airport operations.

  • There were no reported injuries, and airport staff are assisting both airlines with safely deplaning passengers.

  • The airport indicated that operations were only slightly affected since the incident took place in a taxi lane.
Nissan tells Honda it will end merger talks: source - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The CEO of Nissan Motor Co. conveyed the company's intent to terminate ...
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Nissan tells Honda it will end merger talks: source - The Mainichi
Sinkhole traps car on central Japan road, no one injured - The Mainichi: NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- A 2-meter-wide sinkhole emerged on a road in Nagoya, central Japan ...
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Sinkhole traps car on central Japan road, no one injured - The Mainichi
JOC member slams Trump executive order barring transgender athletes - The Mainichi
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JOC member slams Trump executive order barring transgender athletes - The ...
Man arrested for killing pigeon near Tokyo - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A taxi driver was arrested Thursday on suspicion of killing a captured pigeon he ...
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Man arrested for killing pigeon near Tokyo - The Mainichi
Japan gov't not to appeal court ruling over favoritism scandal - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government will not appeal a high court ruling that ...
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Japan gov't not to appeal court ruling over favoritism scandal - The ...
People in Japan scammed out of record figure on social media in 2024 - The Mainichi
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People in Japan scammed out of record figure on social media in 2024 - The ...
Osaka police ID dismembered corpse as gov't worker, say suspect lived in same building - The Mainichi
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Osaka police ID dismembered corpse as gov't worker, say suspect lived in ...
Editorial: Inspections of aging infrastructure an urgent task in Japan - The Mainichi
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Editorial: Inspections of aging infrastructure an urgent task in Japan - ...
Yen hits 2-month high in 151 vs. dollar on BOJ rate hike speculation - The Mainichi
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Yen hits 2-month high in 151 vs. dollar on BOJ rate hike speculation - The ...
Drone locates part of truck swallowed by sinkhole in east Japan - The Mainichi: SAITAMA -- A drone has located what is believed to be the driver's cab of a truck ...
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Drone locates part of truck swallowed by sinkhole in east Japan - The ...
Be patient and don't be intimidated by growing a bonsai - The Mainichi: (AP) -- Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree -- it's an art ...
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Be patient and don't be intimidated by growing a bonsai - The Mainichi
Japan Oct. lower house vote weight disparity ruled constitutional - The Mainichi: OKAYAMA, Japan (Kyodo) -- A Japanese high court ruled Thursday that the ...
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Japan Oct. lower house vote weight disparity ruled constitutional - The ...
Shizuoka station name may be longest in Japan with 39-character promo subtitle - The Mainichi
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Shizuoka station name may be longest in Japan with 39-character promo ...
With Gaza rehab and other global policy ideas, Trump goes from America First to America Everywhere - The Mainichi
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With Gaza rehab and other global policy ideas, Trump goes from America ...
Bank of Japan should lift key rate to 1% in 2nd half of FY 2025: board member - The Mainichi
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Bank of Japan should lift key rate to 1% in 2nd half of FY 2025: board ...
Football: Maeda nets double as Celtic thrash Dundee 6-0 - The Mainichi: GLASGOW, Scotland (Kyodo) -- Japan forward Daizen Maeda hit a brace as Celtic romped to a ...
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Football: Maeda nets double as Celtic thrash Dundee 6-0 - The Mainichi
Football: Saki Kumagai headlines Nadeshiko Japan squad for SheBelieves Cup - The Mainichi
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Football: Saki Kumagai headlines Nadeshiko Japan squad for SheBelieves Cup ...
Japan PM to pledge more LNG imports from U.S. in talks with Trump - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to pledge to boost ...
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Japan PM to pledge more LNG imports from U.S. in talks with Trump - The ...
Judo: Uta Abe to go with challenger spirit in competition return - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese judoka Uta Abe said Wednesday, ahead of her first ...
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Judo: Uta Abe to go with challenger spirit in competition return - The ...
Life experiences of nonagenarian Nagasaki A-bomb survivor resonate on social media - The Mainichi
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Life experiences of nonagenarian Nagasaki A-bomb survivor resonate on ...
One-third in Japan say they want to visit World Expo in Osaka: survey - The Mainichi
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One-third in Japan say they want to visit World Expo in Osaka: survey - ...
Japan university students explore 'workations' and how to balance work, child care - The Mainichi
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Japan university students explore 'workations' and how to balance work ...
Basketball: Ryukyu, Alvark Tokyo reach Emperor's Cup final - The Mainichi: OKINAWA (Kyodo) -- The Ryukyu Golden Kings and Alvark Tokyo advanced to the final of ...
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Basketball: Ryukyu, Alvark Tokyo reach Emperor's Cup final - The Mainichi
Japan gov't mulls same-day tickets for Osaka Expo amid slow pre-sales - The Mainichi
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Japan gov't mulls same-day tickets for Osaka Expo amid slow pre-sales - ...
Minister rejects revoking broadcasting licenses of over compliance violations - The Mainichi
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Minister rejects revoking broadcasting licenses of over compliance ...
Heavy snow hits northern Japan, disrupting daily life - The Mainichi: TOKYO (AP) -- Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido ...
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Heavy snow hits northern Japan, disrupting daily life - The Mainichi
Quick Glance: Record Snowfall Disrupts Life in Northern Japan
  • Record-breaking snowfall in Hokkaido disrupted traffic and led to airport closures.

  • Eastern regions, particularly Obihiro and Kushiro, reported up to 129 centimeters of snow.

  • The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasted an additional 100 centimeters of snowfall in the coming days.

  • As a result, 370 schools closed, and numerous flights and delivery services were affected.
Editorial: Trump's 'denuclearization' proposal must entail action - The Mainichi
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Editorial: Trump's 'denuclearization' proposal must entail action - The ...
In Photos: Heavy snow blankets Ishikawa, northern Japan prefectures - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Heavy snow blankets Ishikawa, northern Japan prefectures - The ...
Toyota ups FY 2024 net profit forecast on weak yen, hybrid car sales - The Mainichi
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Toyota ups FY 2024 net profit forecast on weak yen, hybrid car sales - The ...
Tokyo stocks eke out gains on solid earnings, stronger yen weighs - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday after see-saw ...
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Tokyo stocks eke out gains on solid earnings, stronger yen weighs - The ...
Baseball: Hall of Fame voter who snubbed Ichiro to remain unknown - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The voter who denied Ichiro Suzuki a unanimous election to ...
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Baseball: Hall of Fame voter who snubbed Ichiro to remain unknown - The ...
Over 40% of Japanese want to use old surnames at work after marriage - The Mainichi
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Over 40% of Japanese want to use old surnames at work after marriage - The ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: Student runner breaks domestic record for first marathon - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Student runner breaks domestic record ...
Baseball: Former Hanshin Tigers manager Yoshio Yoshida dies at 91 - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Former Hanshin Tigers manager Yoshio Yoshida died Monday of a ...
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Baseball: Former Hanshin Tigers manager Yoshio Yoshida dies at 91 - The ...
In Photos: Snow statues of Ohtani, huge building and more attract crowds in Sapporo - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Snow statues of Ohtani, huge building and more attract crowds ...
Japan real wages drop for 3rd straight yr in 2024 as inflation bites - The Mainichi
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Japan real wages drop for 3rd straight yr in 2024 as inflation bites - The ...
Tokyo high school rescinds expulsion of student who filed police complaint against chairman - The Mainichi
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Tokyo high school rescinds expulsion of student who filed police complaint ...
US shareholder of Fuji Media seeks adviser resignation amid scandal - The Mainichi
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US shareholder of Fuji Media seeks adviser resignation amid scandal - The ...
Luxury suite on sacred Mt. Koya in west Japan draws tourists at $1,200 per night - The Mainichi
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Luxury suite on sacred Mt. Koya in west Japan draws tourists at $1 ...