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JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
Local governments rush to deal with COVID-19 surge
Local governments in Japan are ramping up efforts to deal with surging cases of the BA.5 omicron variant of COVID-19.
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JAPAN
Oct 21, 2021
Cleanup begins after eruption at Mount Aso in Japan
The eruption from Mount Aso's No. 1 Nakadake crater sent a column of ash about 3,500 meters into the air.
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JAPAN
Nov 19, 2020
Kumamoto approves controversial dam after deadly July flooding
Heavy rainfall in July saw 65 lives lost and at least 6,000 houses flooded in the prefecture, figures it is hoped the dam can reduce in future.
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JAPAN / Politics
Mar 23, 2020
Kumamoto Gov. Ikuo Kabashima re-elected to fourth term
Ikuo Kabashima won a fourth term in the Kumamoto gubernatorial election Sunday, defeating a challenger backed by the local chapter of the minor opposition Social Democratic Party.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Feb 2, 2018
B. League boosts Kumamoto recovery
Sometimes, the combined efforts of government officials, volunteers, local residents and sports leagues team up to produce a certifiable winner.
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JAPAN / Politics
Mar 28, 2016
Incumbent governor who pushed Kumamon mascot returned for third term
Kumamoto Gov. Ikuo Kabashima, known for his efforts to promote the prefecture through its much-loved black bear mascot Kumamon, was re-elected for a third four-year term Sunday, the local election board said.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 27, 2016
Incumbent Kumamoto governor wins re-election for third term
Kumamoto Gov. Ikuo Kabashima won re-election for a third four-year term Sunday, defeating two fresh challengers, according to a Kyodo News projection.

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