Akita
A bullet train struck a bear Tuesday morning in Akita Prefecture, briefly halting Shinkansen services between Tokyo and Akita. No passengers or crew were injured and the train resumed after a quick inspection.
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The town assembly in Hachirogata, Akita Prefecture, has removed its 72-year-old mayor. The mayor has been unable to work for months after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
January 13, 2026 09:33