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JAPAN

BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2014
China loses appeal of WTO ruling on rare earth exports
China lost an appeal at the World Trade Organization in a case brought by the United States, the European Union and Japan to challenge China's restrictions on exports of rare earths, according to a WTO Appellate Body ruling published on Thursday.
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2014
China says Japanese fighter jets shadowed its planes on patrol over disputed waters
Japanese fighter jets shadowed Chinese aircraft patrolling over disputed waters, China's Ministry of Defense said on Thursday, in the latest flare-up of a spat over air space that has deepened a rift between the two countries.
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 7, 2014
Japan men's soccer squad to face Jamaica, Brazil in fall
The Japan Football Association announced Thursday that the men's national team will play Jamaica and Brazil in October.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 7, 2014
BOJ board meets amid concerns about exports, production
The Bank of Japan began its two-day policy meeting Thursday amid expectations that the central bank will keep monetary policy steady while examining downside risks to the economy, including weak exports and industrial output.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 6, 2014
Former top brass say cyberspace key in new defense rules
As Japan and the U.S. work toward a historic upgrade of bilateral defense cooperation guidelines for the first time in 17 years, the biggest tasks for the two allies may be dealing with China's growing military and economic might while also keeping an eye on events in North Korea and its unpredictable...
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Aug 6, 2014
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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 6, 2014
Japan, U.S. take 'step forward' in beef, pork tariffs talks
Japan and the United States have taken a "step forward" in negotiations over Tokyo's proposal to maintain tariffs on beef and pork under the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but severe hurdles remain, a Japanese trade official said.
WORLD / Society
Aug 6, 2014
U.S. judge rules 'comfort women' monument does not violate Constitution
A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking the removal of a "comfort women" statue in the Southern California city of Glendale, ruling that the monument does not violate the Constitution as alleged in the case filed by two Japanese-Americans and a nonprofit organization.
BUSINESS
Aug 6, 2014
Japan, Ukraine to boost cooperation on energy security
Japan and Ukraine confirmed Tuesday their cooperation on improving the energy situation in the East European country that worsened following the crisis in Ukraine's Crimea region.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 6, 2014
Obama to announce $14 billion in U.S. corporate investments in Africa
President Barack Obama will announce on Tuesday that U.S. businesses have committed to investing $14 billion in construction, clean energy, banking and information technology projects across Africa, a White House official said.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 5, 2014
China criticizes warnings in Japan's defense white paper as 'groundless'
China criticized Japan on Tuesday for making "groundless accusations" against Beijing in its annual defense white paper.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 5, 2014
Abe probably won't visit Yasukuni Shrine on surrender anniversary: administration sources
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is leaning toward not visiting war-related Yasukuni Shrine on the Aug. 15 anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, administration sources say.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 5, 2014
Researcher to show that passenger jets may be at risk of cyberattacks
Cybersecurity researcher Ruben Santamarta says he has figured out how to hack the satellite communications equipment on passenger jets through their Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment systems — a claim that, if confirmed, could prompt a review of aircraft security.
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Aug 5, 2014
Abe's hollow Asia diplomacy
The Asia diplomacy — aka China-containment policy — of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is showing signs of falling apart amid irritation among Southeast Asian countries over the slow pace at which Abe's promises of assistance, equipment, and acceptance of foreign workers are being carried out.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 5, 2014
Dragon Ash, Chara impress at Rock in Japan's first weekend
The first thing you're greeted with when walking into the gates of Rock In Japan Festival is a large sign with a list of rules titled, "7 Things Rock In Japan Wants to Tell You."
BUSINESS
Aug 5, 2014
Japan, U.S. resume TPP talks on market access for beef, pork
Trade officials from Japan and the United States resumed negotiations over outstanding issues on market access for agricultural products such as beef and pork under the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 5, 2014
Asahi Shimbun admits errors in past 'comfort women' stories
The Asahi Shimbun admits to serious errors in many articles on the 'comfort women' issue, retracting all stories going back decades that quoted a Japanese man who claimed he kidnapped about 200 Korean women and forced them to work at wartime Japanese military brothels.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 5, 2014
Japan, Indonesia to cooperate on gas reactor development
The government-funded Japan Atomic Energy Agency said Monday it has reached an agreement with the Indonesian National Nuclear Energy Agency to cooperate in the research and development of high-temperature gas reactors.
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2014
Japan, China eye meeting over food safety this month
The Japanese and Chinese governments are making preparations to hold a working-level meeting on food safety later this month in light of a recent scandal over expired chicken meat provided by a Chinese producer, Japanese government sources said Monday.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 4, 2014
New national soccer team manager Aguirre to arrive in Japan next week
Newly appointed Japan manager Javier Aguirre will arrive in Japan on Aug. 11 and hold a news conference in Tokyo the same day, the Japan Football Association said Monday.

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