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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2018

Japan Coast Guard reinforces Sea of Japan fleet to ward off North Korean poachers

The Japan Coast Guard has beefed up its patrol fleet near the Yamato Bank in the Sea of Japan to counter increasing numbers of North Korean fishing boats in Japan's exclusive economic zone, it announced Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2018

North Korea urges South to scrap military intelligence-sharing deal with Japan

North Korea has called for the scrapping of a military intelligence-sharing agreement between South Korea and Japan, calling it a "hurdle" to realizing the goals of the historic Panmunjom Declaration signed between the two Koreas on April 27.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 25, 2018

Sexual harassment policies unchanged at most firms in Japan, despite growing awareness amid global Me Too movement: poll

Three-quarters of Japan's companies have made no changes to sexual harassment policies in the past year and don't plan to do so, a poll finds.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2018

North Korean ruling party newspaper rips Japan as 'desperate' amid detente, urges end to 'hostile policy'

North Korea's ruling party newspaper, the Rodong Sinmun, has lashed out at attempts by Tokyo to urge Washington to address its nuclear and missile programs at a planned U.S.-North Korea summit, calling the moves "desperate efforts" by a "trouble-maker creating only complexities" on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2018

Japan's economy shrinks in first quarter of 2018 after two-year run of growth

The economy shrank by 0.2 percent in the first three months of 2018, snapping a run of two years of positive growth, according to the Cabinet Office.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2018

More of Japan's non-Japanese are living on welfare

The number of non-Japanese here relying on social welfare has grown significantly over the past decade, a labor ministry official said Monday, as the elderly in their ranks increase at a rapid pace.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 7, 2018

One year on, Legoland Japan faces uphill battle to increase visitors

Legoland Japan is redoubling efforts to increase its visitor numbers, but just one year since its opening the theme park is facing an uphill battle.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 3, 2018

Abe's dream to revise Japan's Constitution drifts farther from reach as long-running scandals chip away at support

In a recent video message the prime minister spoke about the need to revise the top law, but does he still have the public support to do it?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2018

Trade war would threaten global growth, Japan and China agree in first economic talks since 2010

Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his Chinese counterpart say the two countries are now at a new starting point to develop their bilateral relationship.
EDITORIALS
Apr 16, 2018

Japan should join call for genuine sanctions against Syria

Sanctions can only work if they are implemented by a coalition of nations. In this, Japan's cooperation is essential.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Apr 16, 2018

New manager for the Japan World Cup soccer team is the 'best choice'

Former Japan national team manager Takeshi Okada voices his approval of newly appointed Akira Nishino.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2018

Rikako Ikee leading Japan's swimming charge toward 2020 Tokyo Olympics

With the Summer Olympics coming to Japan in two years' time, some athletes are close to being ready for it and some still need a little more time to get into top shape.

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