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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Jul 2, 2016
Porn industry takes first step toward recognizing it has a problem
Japan's multibillion-dollar pornography industry suffered a shock last month after police arrested three men connected with one of the country's top talent agencies, in a rare crackdown on illegal practices in the business.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jul 2, 2016
Abezilla Resurgence
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2016
Japan's U.N. envoy airs concern over South China Sea disputes
Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Koro Bessho on Friday voiced deep concern about territorial spats between China and other countries and said the U.N. Security Council will take up the issue if requested.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jul 1, 2016
YouTube poses unique challenges for Japan Sumo Association
Every few days, year-round, I receive emails from foreign visitors to Japan asking just how to gain access to morning training sessions at one of the sport's (current) 44 stables.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 1, 2016
Players union, management hold talks about pushing back start of 2017 season
The players union met with management representatives on Friday to discuss delaying the start of the 2017 season on account of the World Baseball Classic.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 1, 2016
Britain will not turn its back on Europe: ambassador
Britain will not walk away from Europe even as it prepares to leave the European Union, Britain's envoy to Japan said Friday.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2016
Japan, Israel defense officials eye joint research on drones, unmanned fighters: sources
The defense authorities of Japan and Israel are making preparations toward initiating joint research on unmanned surveillance airplanes, Japanese government sources and bilateral diplomatic sources said.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2016
Sprinter Yamagata aims for success at Rio Games
Despite coming up short in the national championships, Olympic-bound sprinter Ryota Yamagata has high expectations for himself at the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Games.
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2016
Taiwan, Japan to discuss fishing near Okinotori next month
Representatives from Taiwan and Japan will meet in Taipei next month to discuss fishing near Okinotori, the southernmost point of Japanese territory, the island's Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
SOCCER
Jun 30, 2016
Japan, Oman to stage November friendly at Kashima Stadium
Japan will play at Oman in a friendly at Kashima Stadium on Nov. 11, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2016
Kishida urges Britain to ensure stable environment for Japanese firms
Japan and Britain have agreed to work closely following the latter's vote to leave the European Union, including addressing worries among Japanese companies of problems they may face, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
Jun 29, 2016
Letters: Snowden and the sheeple; 'U.S. Marines culture' was once like Japan's
A couple of readers' responses to recent Community Page articles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2016
Top official denies claim that Chinese fighter was close to firing on ASDF jet
A senior government official on Wednesday flatly denied allegations written on a news website claiming that a Chinese fighter was close to firing on an Air Self-Defense Force jet that had been scrambled over the East China Sea.
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2016
North Korea's long-range Scud can reach U.S. Yokosuka base: Seoul daily
North Korea's extended-range Scud missiles are capable of reaching the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, a Seoul daily reported Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 28, 2016
Teguramori issues challenge to players before South Africa match
Japan's Rio Olympic coach Makoto Teguramori urged his team to give him a selection headache with one, final captivating home performance against South Africa on Wednesday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 28, 2016
Brexit and Japan
Efforts must be made to stop repercussions of the Brexit vote from turning into the source of another global recession, and Japan should play a major role in them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 28, 2016
Post-Brexit, Japan redefines idea of safe havens
Risk-averse investors who flocked to the yen in the aftermath of Brexit may want to consider a safer haven.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 28, 2016
'Carlos Ayesta + Guillaume Bression: Retrace our Steps'
Until July 24
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 28, 2016
Japan, U.S. affirm coordination over Brexit fallout, maritime security
The Japanese and U.S. governments pledged close coordination over fallout from Britain's vote to leave the European Union, which has sparked global economic uncertainty and doubts about continued European unity.
SOCCER
Jun 26, 2016
Endo to miss Japan's Rio send-off against South Africa
Japan Under-23 captain Wataru Endo is set to miss the team's last home game before the Rio Olympics against South Africa in Nagano Prefecture on Wednesday due to an elbow injury.

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