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JAPAN U 23

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JAPAN
Feb 3, 2016
Tokyo orders SDF to shoot down North Korean missile if threat to Japan
Japan condemns Pyongyang's plan to launch a space rocket, calling it a thinly disguised test of a long-range ballistic missile.
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CULTURE / Art
Feb 2, 2016
Japan's picture ID before World War II
Last year, the number of tourists coming into Japan outnumbered those going out for the first time in 45 years. In absolute terms, it may be the first time that tourism has properly taken off for this country, despite numerous attempts by various ministries and semi-official agencies over the years to...
EDITORIALS
Feb 2, 2016
Will Kuroda's gamble work?
The latest BOJ step appears to point to the limits of what the central bank alone can do to achieve its goal of ending deflation.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 1, 2016
JRFU lays out vision for future under new coach Joseph
Following the Japan Rugby Football Union's recent announcement that Jamie Joseph would take over as head coach of the men's national rugby union team, the governing body explained its selection process for Eddie Jones' successor and the team's plans for the future on Monday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 1, 2016
Time for Japan's academia and media to wake up
Japan's media and academia are failing in their duty to question government policies.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 1, 2016
BOJ memo to Abe: your move
Negative rates should spur Prime Minister Abe to be bolder in the fight against slow growth and deflation.
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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 1, 2016
U.S. presidential contenders vow status quo in Japan ties
With the Iowa caucus Monday, the primary voting process that will select Democratic and Republican candidates to run in the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election has begun. Over the next four months, American, and international, attention will be focused on the primary races, and who emerges as their party's...
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 31, 2016
Panasonic beats Teikyo University to complete trophy double
Panasonic Wild Knights wrapped up the domestic rugby season by beating Teikyo University 49-15 to claim the 53rd All-Japan Championship at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Sunday.
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SOCCER
Jan 31, 2016
JFA elects Tashima as new president
FIFA executive committee member Kozo Tashima was elected as the next Japan Football Association president on Sunday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 31, 2016
Kyary ride does its part for 'Cool Japan'
"Cool Japan Heats Up" declares a sign welcoming visitors to an area of Universal Studios Japan (USJ) devoted to the country's hottest pop culture exports.
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JAPAN
Jan 31, 2016
U.S. urged Japan to consult with China before 2012 Senkakus purchase
The United States urged Japan to hold discussions with China before its provocative Senkaku Islands purchase in 2012, a declassified email reveals.
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LIFE / Travel
Jan 30, 2016
The uplifting tones of Okinawan blues
The winter vocabulary of the majority of Japan residents doesn't include the color turquoise. Or aquamarine, azure or the somewhat intellectually pompous "cerulean." This, however, is the palette I attempt to describe with my husband as we turn our tiny rental car onto the bridge leading to Kouri Island,...
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2016
J-Village to serve as 2020 Olympic soccer training center
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CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jan 30, 2016
Impersistence Memory
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2016
Sanctions resolution on North Korea should be top priority, Yoshikawa tells UNSC
Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Motohide Yoshikawa on Friday urged the U.N. Security Council to speed up efforts to adopt a new resolution to sanction North Korea for advancing its nuclear development program and said it should be the body's top priority.
SUMO
Jan 29, 2016
Hakkaku, Takanohana keep seats on JSA board
Japan Sumo Association chairman Hakkaku and former yokozuna Takanohana retained their posts as JSA directors on Friday.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 29, 2016
In shocking move, Japan adopts negative interest rate as deflation fight falters
Taking a page from Europe's playbook, the Bank of Japan surprises markets by introducing a negative interest rate to sustain its attack on deflation.
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JAPAN
Jan 29, 2016
Filipino 'comfort women' call for Emperor's help in seeking redress
Eight Filipino “comfort women” hold a rally at the Japanese Embassy in Manila seeking Emperor Akihito's help in obtaining redress for their sexual enslavement during the war.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 29, 2016
Rules fixed for new voters deprived of chance to cast ballot due to changes of address
A law addressing a flaw in Japan's voting rules was enacted in the Diet Thursday ahead of the lowering of the voting age to 18 from 20, ensuring new voters will not miss the chance to cast ballots just because they have changed their addresses before an election.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 28, 2016
Japan, Brunei agree on need to peacefully resolve disputes in South China Sea
Japan and Brunei agreed Thursday on the need to peacefully resolve disputes in the South China Sea, where the Southeast Asian country, China and others have conflicting territorial claims, according to the Foreign Ministry.

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