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Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2017
Was North Korea's latest missile launch an olive branch in disguise?
North Korea's firing of its most powerful missile to date has some saying the lengths taken by it to stress its commitment to peace suggests it may be open to renewed dialogue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 29, 2017
North Korea says nuclear push completed as missile test puts entire U.S. within striking distance
North Korea's firing of its most powerful missile to date has some saying the lengths taken by it to stress its commitment to peace suggests it may be open to renewed dialogue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2017
Missing boat that brought North Korean fishermen to Akita coast found on seabed
A wooden fishing boat that disappeared after washing ashore in Akita Prefecture last week with eight North Korean men aboard has been found on the seabed, Japanese authorities said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2017
Eight bodies found as second suspected North Korean boat washes up in Akita Prefecture
Eight bodies were discovered in a wooden 7-meter boat that washed ashore in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast facing North Korea, the Japan Coast Guard said Monday.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 27, 2017
Japan and China to hold maritime talks in Shanghai in December
The Japanese and Chinese governments are planning to hold the next round of high-level talks on maritime issues in Shanghai early next month, amid a thaw in their ties, according to bilateral diplomatic sources.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 27, 2017
South Korea warns North not to repeat 'armistice violation' in wake of defector's shooting
North Korea violated an armistice agreement with South Korea this month when North Korean soldiers shot and wounded a North Korean soldier as he defected across their border and it must not do so again, South Korea's defense chief said Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 27, 2017
Former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman says use of nukes 'more probable' with 'unpredictable' Kim
A former chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff says use of nuclear weapons has grown more likely amid increasing uncertainty over North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's intentions.
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2017
China to build memorial hall in Shanghai dedicated to Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal
Plans are underway to build in Shanghai a memorial hall for the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, the Japanese equivalent of the Nuremberg trials, according to a Chinese academic who heads a center dedicated to researching the so-called Tokyo Trials.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 25, 2017
Japan becoming ground zero for U.S. military buildup in Asia, Russia's Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses Tokyo of using North Korea to justify a new U.S. military buildup in Asia and accuses the allies of antagonizing Pyongyang.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 25, 2017
Raul Castro meets North Korea minister amid hope Cuba can defuse tensions
Cuban President Raul Castro met with North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho on Friday amid hopes the communist-run island might be able to convince its Asian ally to avert a showdown with the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2017
Government will take steps to help farmers after Japan-EU free trade accord is implemented
The government says it will take measures to bolster the cheese, pork, beef and other industries once a Japan-EU trade agreement ushers in fresh competition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 23, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in tells Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi of wish to visit Japan 'as soon as possible'
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Thursday he hopes to visit Japan soon for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, amid tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 23, 2017
Japan held drills with nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 strategic bomber in August
The United States flew two B-52 strategic bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons for a rare joint mission with Japan's Air Self-Defense Force in the skies near North Korea in August, the U.S. Air Force confirmed Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 22, 2017
Inside Kim Jong Un's inner circle, top aides' fates shift
When Kim Jong Un sat down in September to order the sixth and largest of North Korea's nuclear tests, Hwang Pyong So sat by his side, his khaki military uniform conspicuous among the suits at the table, photos released by state media at the time showed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 22, 2017
North Korean defector's dramatic escape to the South caught on video
North Korean border guards were only steps behind a fellow North Korean soldier when they opened fire and one briefly crossed the border pursuing the wounded defector as he dashed to the South Korean side, a video released Wednesday by the U.N. Command (UNC) in Seoul showed.
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2017
Fukuoka railway firm to develop condo complexes in Indonesia
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., a Fukuoka-based railway operator diversifying into retail and property development, is planning to build condominiums in Indonesia in partnership with a local firm, aiming to cater to growing housing demand east of Jakarta.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2017
U.S. relisting of North Korea as state sponsor of terror seen as symbolic step with limited impact
The U.S. decision hands Washington and Tokyo a symbolic victory, but will do little to solve the nuclear crisis roiling the Korean Peninsula, experts say.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2017
Australia hands over Japanese company documents seized during World War II
The National Archives of Australia on Tuesday ceremoniously returned thousands of historical Japanese company records that had been seized by the Australian government during World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2017
North Korea threatens to make Japan and U.S. bases 'disappear'
North Korea on Monday issued veiled threat of a nuclear strike on Japan, vowing to make the country "disappear at once" if Tokyo continues with what Pyongyang termed "war hysteria."
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2017
Philippines commissions three more Japan-made coast guard ships
The Philippines commissioned into service three Japan-made patrol ships on Monday, adding to the three already received from Japan for the country's coast guard fleet.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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