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JAPAN
Jan 2, 2015
Japan-Russia defense exchanges to continue as air force intercepts rise
High-level brass from the Self-Defense Forces and the Russian military agreed to continue defense exchanges in a series of meetings in mid-December, according to Japanese government sources.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 2, 2015
Machida's decision to quit both selfish and untimely
Tatsuki Machida's sudden retirement at the Japan nationals in Nagano last week came as a shock to just about everybody.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 2, 2015
All eyes on Abe for war's 70th anniversary
As the 70th anniversary of the war looms, the world will be waiting to see how the Japanese government chooses to remember its misdeeds, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's statement under the microscope.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 2, 2015
First body of AirAsia crash victim identified; two more corpses found
The number of bodies recovered in the aftermath of Sunday's crash of Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in waters off Borneo rose to nine on Thursday, with one of them being identified as an Indonesian woman who was among the 162 people on board the plane.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Dec 31, 2014
Sawa's mind on World Cup rather than retirement
Homare Sawa has long been the face of Japanese women's soccer, single-handedly carrying the sport years before its national team received the affectionate moniker of "Nadeshiko."
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Dec 31, 2014
2015Baby Secrets
EDITORIALS
Dec 31, 2014
A watershed year for Japan
Japan is at a crossroads in many ways as the nation greets the 70th year since it set out on the path of rebuilding after its defeat in World War II.
JAPAN / 70 YEARS OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY
Dec 31, 2014
Year ahead may mark turning point for SDF
The 70th year since the end of World War II may be a watershed for the Self-Defense Forces if they undergo the historic changes planned by the Cabinet.
JAPAN / History
Dec 31, 2014
Japan, China had agreement to maintain Senkaku status quo, Suzuki-Thatcher files show
The two countries agreed to avoid discussing their claims to the islets, according to newly released documents on a 1982 conversation between Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 30, 2014
Japan, Britain to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks next month in London
The Japanese and British governments are arranging their first "two-plus-two" meeting involving their foreign and defense ministers for late January in London to bolster security cooperation, a source close to the bilateral relationship said Tuesday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 30, 2014
Hanyu out after surgery
Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu will be hospitalized for two weeks and off the ice for one month following surgery for a bladder problem, the Japan Skating Federation announced on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 30, 2014
Chinese ships enter Japanese waters near Senkakus
Three Chinese coast guard ships intruded into territorial waters around the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea for about two hours Tuesday, the Japan Coast Guard said.
EDITORIALS
Dec 30, 2014
Bad feelings toward the neighbors
An overwhelming majority of people in Japan harbor negative sentiments toward Asian neighbors that the government calls 'partners responsible for the peace and prosperity of the region.' What is Prime Minister Shinzo Abe going to do about that?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 29, 2014
Man in Tokyo suspected of having Ebola tests negative
A blood sample from a man in Tokyo who was suspected of being infected with the Ebola virus tests negative.
JAPAN
Dec 29, 2014
Japan, S. Korea, U.S. now sharing intelligence on N. Korea
Japan, South Korea and the United States said Monday they have signed a memorandum of understanding on the sharing and safeguarding of classified information about North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Dec 29, 2014
DPJ presidential race in focus as party regroups
The Democratic Party of Japan, the largest opposition force in the Diet, is back in the public spotlight.
JAPAN
Dec 29, 2014
French-Japanese couple missing since leaving for Islamic State area
A Muslim couple from Tokyo who said they wanted to visit areas controlled by the Islamic State militant group have been missing since leaving Japan for Turkey in November.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 29, 2014
Russia invites Abe to attend WWII anniversary event in Moscow in May
Russia has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to attend a ceremony in Moscow next May on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, a source close to Japan-Russia relations said Sunday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 28, 2014
Miyahara rises to occasion, collects first national title
Satoko Miyahara captured her first major crown in the senior ranks with a clutch performance in the free skate at the All-Japan Championships at Big Hat on Sunday night.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 28, 2014
Japan, China officials unite on environmental measures as ties warm
In a sign of warming ties, Japanese and Chinese officials agree to step up cooperation on energy conservation and environmental measures.

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