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JAPAN U 23

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 4, 2014
China's Li hints at thaw in chat with friendship advisory panel
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signals that bilateral tensions are easing by telling a panel advising both countries that Sino-Japanese ties are vital to the region.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 4, 2014
BOJ plan's success hinges on fiscal action plan, policymaker warns
A Bank of Japan Policy Board member said Thursday that it is essential for the government to make progress on fiscal consolidation as its efforts will eventually determine the success of the central bank's drastic monetary easing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Dec 4, 2014
#pulsepresents: gift idea grab bag
Gifts ideas for all stripes of Japanophiles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2014
Gaza doctor seeks humanitarian response amid endless conflict
Born and raised in Gaza, Mohammed Maqadma is no stranger to the endless conflicts and turmoil in the region. But he says the havoc wreaked by Israel's latest military offensive in Gaza since July has reached such an unprecedented scale that it is beyond even his imagination.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 3, 2014
JBA chief Maruo says its 25 board members will ‘eventually’ step down
The chaotic situation surrounding Japan basketball seems to only continue to get worse.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Dec 3, 2014
Magician Abe's Bear
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 3, 2014
Abe shouldn't make his mentor's mistakes
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should keep in mind why voters backed him to begin with: his apparent decisiveness and determination to challenge old ways of doing things.
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2014
Immigrant detention centers under scrutiny in Japan after fourth death
Authorities are investigating the death of a Sri Lankan man at an immigration detention center in Tokyo, the fourth such case in just over a year, amid criticism the facilities are overcrowded and understaffed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 2, 2014
Japan's attitude toward history hurting summit prospects, Park tells bilateral business confab
South Korean President Park Geun-hye told a meeting of Japanese and South Korean business leaders that Japan needs to make more efforts to address differing views of its wartime actions before a bilateral summit can be held.
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Dec 2, 2014
J-blip: cat montage
Give your pets a bit more personality with this simple trick.
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2014
Japan's monetary base up 37.1% year on year
The nation's monetary base stood at ¥262.69 trillion at the end of November, up 37.1 percent from a year earlier and a record high for the fourth straight month, as the Bank of Japan provides extra liquidity to boost the economy, BOJ data showed Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2014
Japan gains traction as builder of new Australia subs
Australia will not hold an open tender to replace its aging Collins-class submarines, government officials say, a decision that bolsters Japan's position as the likely builder of the new multibillion-dollar fleet.
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 2, 2014
HIV may evolve to cause AIDS less frequently
HIV may be evolving to become less aggressive, suggesting that one day it may infect humans without causing AIDS.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2014
Japan, Turkey open trade talks in Tokyo
Japan and Turkey began their first round of negotiations Monday for a bilateral free trade agreement, aiming to further strengthen economic cooperation.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2014
Keidanren chief hopes to help mend ties with South Korea
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara hopes to help improve strained relations with South Korea through increased economic cooperation, he said Monday ahead his planned meeting with the Korean president.
BUSINESS
Dec 1, 2014
Dairies seen losing cost battle as Abe weakens yen
apan's dairies and cake lovers just can't seem to catch a break.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 30, 2014
Opposition party leaders assail Abe over economic policies, collective self-defense in online debate
Leaders from eight of the nation's leading political parties crossed swords in an online debate Saturday over the merits of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies and the new security framework he is pursuing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 29, 2014
U.S. in suspense over fate of 'Abenomics'
The impending election has drawn little reaction from the U.S. government, but analysts say it will keep a close eye on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies once it is over.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Nov 29, 2014
Abe's Mandate Robe
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 29, 2014
German leader Merkel mulls March visit to Japan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is considering visiting Japan in early March in what would be her first trip to the country in seven years, according to sources familiar with bilateral relations.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Trump's VP pick signals stronger focus on China
Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to his vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.
Japan’s minimum wage might not budge much if corporate fears prevail
Unionists hold a rally in Tokyo in April. Households' real cash earnings have been falling year on year for more than two years, with the weakening of the yen making the situation only more difficult as prices of imported goods increase rapidly.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
Three novelists named for Akutagawa and Naoki awards
Naoki Prize winner Michi Ichiho (left), and Akutagawa Prize winners Sanzo K. Matsunaga (center) and Aki Asahina pose with their award-winning books at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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