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JAPAN
Apr 25, 2016
Sushi chef acknowledges meeting Kim Jong Un on latest trip to North
The sushi chef who worked for late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il said Monday he met current leader Kim Jong Un during a visit this month to Pyongyang.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 25, 2016
Japan, China, South Korea to hold Arctic talks
Talks on Arctic issues between representatives from Japan, South Korea and China are slated for Thursday in Seoul, South Korea's Foreign Ministry announced Monday.
BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2016
BOJ seen quietly snapping up big stakes in Japan Inc. via ETFs
They may not realize it yet, but Japan Inc.'s executives are increasingly working for a shareholder unlike any other: the nation's money-printing central bank.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2016
No apology sought for A-bombings, Kishida says
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan has informed Washington that it is not seeking an apology for the atomic bombings in World War II.
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CULTURE
Apr 24, 2016
'Cool Japan' needs to listen to its target market
As far as awards ceremonies go, the Sugoi Japan Awards were a fairly flashy affair. Held on March 22, the prizes recognized recent titles in anime, manga and fiction that an online poll of Japanese fans wanted to do well overseas.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 24, 2016
Why deflation is a boon for Japan's young people
Deflation can fuel an innovation boom as cash-strapped millennials use technology to raise living standards.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 23, 2016
Tokyo hotel gets into bed with local artists
When building a new hotel, designers would normally consider the artwork displayed on the walls as a finishing touch. But for BnA Hotel Koenji, which just opened in Tokyo's Koenji neighborhood, the artwork definitely comes first.
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JAPAN
Apr 23, 2016
Australian police to investigate submarine tender leak: report
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have been asked to investigate how classified information on the country's 50 billion Australian dollar submarine tender emerged — the second such probe into leaks in the program, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. said Friday.
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CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Apr 23, 2016
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2016
Japanese A-bomb survivors hail Obama's planned landmark visit to Hiroshima
Japanese atomic bomb survivors on Friday rejoiced after hearing that U.S. President Barack Obama is likely to make a landmark visit next month to the city of Hiroshima, the first of the two Japanese cities devastated by U.S. atomic bombs in World War II.
SOCCER
Apr 22, 2016
Ex-Nadeshiko Japan coach to begin new 'challenge' as Jumonji University VP
Former Nadeshiko Japan head coach Norio Sasaki will become the vice president of Jumonji University in Saitama Prefecture, it was learned Friday.
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JAPAN
Apr 22, 2016
Chick born to wild crested ibis pair on Sado Island marks 40-year first
A crested ibis chick has been found in a nest built in the wild on an island in the Sea of Japan, making it the first to be born to a truly wild pair in Japan in 40 years, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2016
Japan Post to fight negative rates with shift to risk assets
Japan Post Holdings Co. will shift more of its $2.6 trillion investment portfolio to riskier assets to boost profitability as negative interest rates shrink income from government bonds.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 22, 2016
Kishida talks with Chinese premier sought during Beijing trip but territorial tensions may get in way
Japan has sounded out China about talks between Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang when the minister visits Beijing later this month, in the hope that the meeting with the country's No. 2 leader would advance bilateral ties, a government source said Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2016
Japan, Panama agree to begin negotiations over exchange of tax information
Japan and Panama on Wednesday agreed to start negotiations on a tax information exchange agreement to enhance transparency in the financial system. The move comes at a time of scrutiny over offshore tax avoidance by the rich and powerful following a leak of records from a prominent law firm.
BUSINESS
Apr 21, 2016
Japan Post opens huge mall in Fukuoka
Japan Post Co. on Thursday opened a large commercial center in a prime location in Fukuoka in a bid to capitalize on a national tourism boom.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 20, 2016
Clinton's election momentum makes continuity of Asia 'pivot' more likely
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JAPAN
Apr 20, 2016
Canberra all but rules out Japan sub bid: report
Canberra has all but eliminated the much-hyped Japanese bid to build the country's 50 billion Australian dollar fleet of new submarines, a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corp. said Wednesday.
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BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2016
EU-Japan FTA deal hinges on Tokyo's political will: EU commissioner
The European Union's agriculture commissioner, Phil Hogan, says a successfully concluded free trade agreement this year between the 28-nation bloc and Japan will depend on the political will of the Japanese government.
SOCCER
Apr 20, 2016
Nadeshiko to play extra match against U.S.
Former women's world champions Nadeshiko Japan will play a second exhibition match against United States away in June, the Japan Football Association said Wednesday.

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