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May meteor shower | Shooting stars today | Comet today | Starry sky in May | Stars visible now | May celestial events 2024 | Night sky in May

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“2nd anniversary of debut” ILY:1 will be coming to Japan in May! Free event also announced – Kstyle

“2nd anniversary of debut” ILY:1 will be coming to Japan in May! Free event also announced – Kstyle

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TWICE Momo, Dori Sakurada, Perfume and others appear at the 70th anniversary “TASAKI” event… Wearing gorgeous jewelry – Kstyle

TWICE Momo, Dori Sakurada, Perfume and others appear at the 70th anniversary “TASAKI” event… Wearing gorgeous jewelry – Kstyle

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Game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-” event “Detective Six Part 1 ~HYPNOSIS MICROPHONE QUEST 5~” will be held today!

Game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-” event “Detective Six Part 1 ~HYPNOSIS MICROPHONE QUEST 5~” will be held today!

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Notice of events, etc. (No.00052724) | Kochi Prefecture

Notice of events, etc. (No.00052724) | Kochi Prefecture

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New group ASC2NT “affiliated with Daikoku Danji members” will hold a release event in Japan – Kstyle

New group ASC2NT “affiliated with Daikoku Danji members” will hold a release event in Japan – Kstyle

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A new music event “Kaikyo Fest.2024” will be held in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with appearances by Shiseikyu, Saba Sister and others | SPICE – Entertainment specialized information media Spice

A new music event “Kaikyo Fest.2024” will be held in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with appearances by Shiseikyu, Saba Sister and others | SPICE – Entertainment specialized information media Spice

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[2024 Spring/Summer]Introducing all the notable events in Hokkaido! |asatan

[2024 Spring/Summer]Introducing all the notable events in Hokkaido! |asatan

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Saitama Prefectural Police sends a letter of appreciation to Mr. Kimura of Kawagoe for preventing wrong-way driving on expressways: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Saitama Prefectural Police sends a letter of appreciation to Mr. Kimura of Kawagoe for preventing wrong-way driving on expressways: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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Saitama Prefectural Police sends a letter of appreciation to Mr. Kimura of Kawagoe for preventing wrong-way driving on expressways: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Saitama Prefectural Police sends a letter of appreciation to Mr. Kimura of Kawagoe for preventing wrong-way driving on expressways: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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100 carp streamers swimming along the Zanbori River in Mizuho Town Children’s event on the 12th of next month: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

100 carp streamers swimming along the Zanbori River in Mizuho Town Children’s event on the 12th of next month: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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The puzzle game “Merge Mansion” featuring a mysterious grandma is holding a Golden Week limited login event! | Press release from Metacore Games Ltd.

The puzzle game “Merge Mansion” featuring a mysterious grandma is holding a Golden Week limited login event! | Press release from Metacore Games Ltd.

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Futuristic fireworks entertainment “STAR ISLAND 2024” will be held at 5/11-12 @ Fukuoka and 6/1-2 @ Odaiba, Tokyo! (a futuristic fireworks entertainment event at Fukuoka & Tokyo) | Column

Futuristic fireworks entertainment “STAR ISLAND 2024” will be held at 5/11-12 @ Fukuoka and 6/1-2 @ Odaiba, Tokyo! (a futuristic fireworks entertainment event at Fukuoka & Tokyo) | Column

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Hokkaido Sports Future Conference/Hokkaido presents Physical Fitness Test & Alola Vulpix/Vulpix Exchange Event – Sports Promotion Division, Sports Bureau, Environment and Lifestyle Department

Hokkaido Sports Future Conference/Hokkaido presents Physical Fitness Test & Alola Vulpix/Vulpix Exchange Event – Sports Promotion Division, Sports Bureau, Environment and Lifestyle Department

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How about becoming a taxi driver in your second life? An event where Daiichi Kotsu Group conveys its appeal to retirees – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

How about becoming a taxi driver in your second life? An event where Daiichi Kotsu Group conveys its appeal to retirees – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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HYBE JAPAN and Universal Studios Japan’s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from July 3rd

HYBE JAPAN and Universal Studios Japan’s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from July 3rd

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Government measures to prevent child sexual assault: Japanese version of DBS and victim support: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Government measures to prevent child sexual assault: Japanese version of DBS and victim support: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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[42 Photos]Three families of Perfume members who appeared in blue see-through dresses are so close that they had a “meal party”! Kou Shibasaki, Mikako Tabe, Riho Yoshioka, MOMO (TWICE), Keita Machida and others appear at TASAKI event | Mezamashi media

[42 Photos]Three families of Perfume members who appeared in blue see-through dresses are so close that they had a “meal party”! Kou Shibasaki, Mikako Tabe, Riho Yoshioka, MOMO (TWICE), Keita Machida and others appear at TASAKI event | Mezamashi media

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TWICE Momo: Kou Shibasaki, Mikako Tabe and others wear pearl jewelry to “TASAKI” event Riho Yoshioka, Keita Machida, Perfume also – Beautiful every day

TWICE Momo: Kou Shibasaki, Mikako Tabe and others wear pearl jewelry to “TASAKI” event Riho Yoshioka, Keita Machida, Perfume also – Beautiful every day

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USJ night event will be held where you can sing and dance to the hit songs of BTS, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans and HYBE LABELS | ORICON NEWS

USJ night event will be held where you can sing and dance to the hit songs of BTS, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans and HYBE LABELS | ORICON NEWS

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Death of visually impaired person at JR Tsukumi Station “It could have been prevented if station staff had been present” Plaintiff’s lawyer makes statement in unmanned operation lawsuit – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Death of visually impaired person at JR Tsukumi Station “It could have been prevented if station staff had been present” Plaintiff’s lawyer makes statement in unmanned operation lawsuit – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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[May 3rd (Friday/Holiday) Battle against Hiroshima]Canal Stage “Miyotte” powered by NCV event information! – ALBIREX NIIGATA OFFICIAL WEBSITE

[May 3rd (Friday/Holiday) Battle against Hiroshima]Canal Stage “Miyotte” powered by NCV event information! – ALBIREX NIIGATA OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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HYBE JAPAN collaborates with USJ for the first time! Night event where you can enjoy songs by BTS and others will be held for a limited time from July – Kstyle

HYBE JAPAN collaborates with USJ for the first time! Night event where you can enjoy songs by BTS and others will be held for a limited time from July – Kstyle

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Universal Studios Japan and “HYBE JAPAN”‘s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from Wednesday, July 3rd!

Universal Studios Japan and “HYBE JAPAN”‘s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from Wednesday, July 3rd!

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LION x Japan Dental Association special event held at Kidzania Tokyo | Press Release | Okinawa Times + Plus

LION x Japan Dental Association special event held at Kidzania Tokyo | Press Release | Okinawa Times + Plus

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LION x Japan Dental Association special event held at Kidzania Tokyo | Japan Dental Association Press Release | Kyodo News PR Wire

LION x Japan Dental Association special event held at Kidzania Tokyo | Japan Dental Association Press Release | Kyodo News PR Wire

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National comprehensive nuclear disaster prevention drill to be held in the prefecture for the first time in 11 years this year | NHK Kagoshima Prefecture News

National comprehensive nuclear disaster prevention drill to be held in the prefecture for the first time in 11 years this year | NHK Kagoshima Prefecture News

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Experience-based sports event “URBAN SPORTS DAY” will be held at Sennan Long Park in Osaka! | Ikoyo News

Experience-based sports event “URBAN SPORTS DAY” will be held at Sennan Long Park in Osaka! | Ikoyo News

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Golden Week: Various events to attract more customers Food, art, and Sentai shows in Okayama Prefecture: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

Golden Week: Various events to attract more customers Food, art, and Sentai shows in Okayama Prefecture: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

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“SEVENTEEN ‘FOLLOW’ THE CITY YOKOHAMA” held ~ Enjoy the city dyed with SEVENTEEN x YOKOHAMA! ~ Yokohama City

“SEVENTEEN ‘FOLLOW’ THE CITY YOKOHAMA” held ~ Enjoy the city dyed with SEVENTEEN x YOKOHAMA! ~ Yokohama City

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Ticket sales overview for “Nippon Life Insurance B2 PLAYOFFS 2023-24” home event | Shiga Lakes

Ticket sales overview for “Nippon Life Insurance B2 PLAYOFFS 2023-24” home event | Shiga Lakes

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“SEVENTEEN ‘FOLLOW’ THE CITY YOKOHAMA” Yokohama Marine Tower collaboration decided

“SEVENTEEN ‘FOLLOW’ THE CITY YOKOHAMA” Yokohama Marine Tower collaboration decided

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More than 1,000 official HYBE products including BTS and SEVENTEEN now on sale at “Rakuten Goods” Past products also available | ORICON NEWS

More than 1,000 official HYBE products including BTS and SEVENTEEN now on sale at “Rakuten Goods” Past products also available | ORICON NEWS

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Masayuki Furuya & Kenta Takada talk about the future of K-POP! A light-hearted talk at a conversation event – Kstyle

Masayuki Furuya & Kenta Takada talk about the future of K-POP! A light-hearted talk at a conversation event – Kstyle

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[Machi Supacha x Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture]A VTuber collaboration event will be held at each facility in Hokota City during Golden Week![May 3rd to May 5th]| NEWSCAST

[Machi Supacha x Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture]A VTuber collaboration event will be held at each facility in Hokota City during Golden Week![May 3rd to May 5th]| NEWSCAST

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15 people from their 70s to 90s participate in Beppu City’s “Happy Elderly Cafe” to prevent eating alone while having conversations and eating – For Oita news, go to Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

15 people from their 70s to 90s participate in Beppu City’s “Happy Elderly Cafe” to prevent eating alone while having conversations and eating – For Oita news, go to Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Hokkaido National University Symposium “The Future of Japan Opening from Hokkaido – A Digital Space that Supports Food, Energy, and Disaster Prevention – / Hokkaido National University’s Challenge” will be held | Kitami Institute of Technology

Hokkaido National University Symposium “The Future of Japan Opening from Hokkaido – A Digital Space that Supports Food, Energy, and Disaster Prevention – / Hokkaido National University’s Challenge” will be held | Kitami Institute of Technology

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“Reni Takagi and I’m in the way in Morioka” will be held! “Reni-chan in Iwate!!” “What are the chances of winning?” “It’s the day of the album event in Iwate, but is it the same day?”: Momoclo Samurai

“Reni Takagi and I’m in the way in Morioka” will be held! “Reni-chan in Iwate!!” “What are the chances of winning?” “It’s the day of the album event in Iwate, but is it the same day?”: Momoclo Samurai

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SEVENTEEN will hold “THE CITY” project in Osaka and Yokohama in conjunction with Japan’s first stadium tour! – Kstyle

SEVENTEEN will hold “THE CITY” project in Osaka and Yokohama in conjunction with Japan’s first stadium tour! – Kstyle

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Dream treatment clinic sim “chest” announced. Stay in a disturbing and inorganic facility, take “medicine”, explore dream space, and overcome a strange illness that prevents you from dreaming – -

Dream treatment clinic sim “chest” announced. Stay in a disturbing and inorganic facility, take “medicine”, explore dream space, and overcome a strange illness that prevents you from dreaming – -

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Collaboration on disaster prevention and mitigation, sustainable community development, etc. Signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture | Press Release | Okinawa Times + Plus

Collaboration on disaster prevention and mitigation, sustainable community development, etc. Signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture | Press Release | Okinawa Times + Plus

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