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JAPAN U 23

BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 28, 2016
Government approaches Hon Hai about Sharp tie-up, not outright rescue
The government and a state-backed fund have approached Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. proposing a tie-up with Sharp Corp., sources said Wednesday.
SUMO
Jan 28, 2016
Eleven stable masters declare candidacies for JSA board
Eleven stable masters filed their candidacies on Thursday for the Japan Sumo Association's board member election as they vie for 10 seats available at Friday's vote.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 28, 2016
BOJ's big problem? Abenomics
History's most aggressive monetary policy experiment has backfired by dulling Japan Inc's animal spirits.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 28, 2016
Lackluster polls, maneuvering by LDP may give DPJ a drubbing in July election
The Democratic Party of Japan is in the throes of an identity crisis, a fact not lost on delegates meeting for the party's annual convention Saturday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2016
In Philippines visit, Emperor asks youth to keep memories of World War II alive
Emperor Akihito on Wednesday urged younger generations to "keep alive the memories of the Second World War" and the hardship that followed, as a way of avoiding conflict amid growing maritime tension in the East and South China seas.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 28, 2016
Pyongyang preparing to launch long-range missile, Kyodo reports
North Korea may be preparing to launch a long-range missile as soon as in a week, Kyodo reported early on Thursday, citing an unnamed Japanese government official.
BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2016
Japan state fund approaches Hon Hai about tie-up with revived Sharp
The government and a state-backed fund have made a proposal to
SOCCER
Jan 27, 2016
Sasaki wants Nadeshiko Japan to follow men into Olympics
Nadeshiko Japan coach Norio Sasaki is hoping his team can take inspiration from the under-23 men's squad and qualify for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2016
Filipina 'comfort women' lead rally as Emperor Akihito meets Aquino
Six Filipino women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War II mounted a protest Wednesday near the venue where Philippine President Benigno Aquino welcomed Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the start of a state visit.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 26, 2016
Hiwatashi continues to build on outstanding record
One of those who may be competing with Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu when he goes for his second consecutive gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games in South Korea is American junior champion Tomoki Hiwatashi.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 26, 2016
Pyongyang's nuclear test leads Moscow to pivot east
Russia's break from North Korea in the wake of its latest nuclear test should be viewed as a tactical, short-term decision aimed at improving relations with Japan and bolstering its international reputation as a diplomatic arbiter.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 26, 2016
Hideo Hosono of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Steven Tanksley of Cornell win 2016 Japan Prize
Hideo Hosono, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and Steven Tanksley, a professor emeritus at Cornell University, are the winners of the 2016 Japan Prize for their respective research in materials science and crop genetics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2016
Russia invites Japan to help develop fishing around disputed islands
Russia is inviting foreign partners to help it develop fisheries around the disputed islands off Hokkaido and says it will give Tokyo priority, but if it doesn't jump at the chance, other investors will.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 26, 2016
Abe administration mulling crackdown on secondhand smoke ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The Abe administration is considering a new law to punish restaurants and other public facilities if they fail to protect people from secondhand smoke.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 25, 2016
Stop blaming China for the Nikkei's gloom
Shinzo Abe is the architect of Japan's bear market as he's squandered a rare opportunity for bold reforms.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 25, 2016
Japan without ambition
The parochialism of Japan's ruling caste blinds it from seeing how the rest of the world is adapting. Therefore, unless a great leader shows up, Japan will require a massive shock to awake from its slumber.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2016
Snow continues in western Japan; 110 passengers spend night on bullet train
Swaths of western Japan and areas along the Sea of Japan continue to see snowfall, and the Meteorological Agency warns against avalanches and further traffic disruptions.
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2016
Opposition makes plans to grill economy chief Amari
The Democratic Party of Japan plans to urge embattled economy minister Akira Amari to clarify graft allegations made against him in a tabloid magazine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 24, 2016
U.S. says deal with China on North Korea at U.N. still far off
The United States is not close to an agreement with China on new United Nations Security Council measures to impose on North Korea over its fourth nuclear test earlier this month, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jan 23, 2016
Exploring Niigata's snow country
Marred though the view is with power lines and other trappings of modernity, the rainbow that appears at the far end of Tsubame-Sanjo Station seems a rather auspicious beginning. The initial impression that greeted us in front of this largely unpopular station just south of Niigata on the Joetsu Shinkansen...

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