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JAPAN

JAPAN
Jul 28, 2014
Japan, Colombia to cooperate on natural resource development
Japanese and Colombian leaders are expected to agree Tuesday that the countries will cooperate in promoting Japanese investment in developing the Latin American country's natural resources, a Japanese delegation source said Sunday.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 27, 2014
JBA vacillates as clock ticks on possible FIBA suspension
It's nice to know there are people who will elucidate what's really happening with the Japan Basketball Association-led merger talks between the bj-league, NBL and NBDL.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 27, 2014
Japan, Brazil to repeat refrain on rule of law
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff are expected to stress in a joint statement this week that they share basic values including respecting the rule of law, a Japanese delegation source said Saturday.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jul 26, 2014
See Hear Speak Evil
EDITORIALS
Jul 26, 2014
Safety net is for all taxpayers
A recent Supreme Court ruling sends an unfortunate message to foreign workers that while their contributions to Japan's economy might be welcome, the government in turn is not obliged to take care of them when they are in need.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 26, 2014
Japan sees increasingly dim views over Putin's visit in fall
With the U.S. and Europe slapping Russia with sanctions, Japan is increasingly unsure if President Vladimir Putin will visit this fall for talks on a long-running isle dispute.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 25, 2014
Toyota's hydrogen car may come with ¥3 million rebate
Japan is raising the bar for subsidizing zero-emission cars as incentives may exceed ¥3 million a vehicle for Toyota Motor Corp.'s first hydrogen-powered sedan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 25, 2014
BOJ's challenge highlighted as inflation slows to 3.3% in June
Japan's inflation slowed in June, highlighting the task Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda faces in reaching his 2 percent target.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Jul 25, 2014
Japan Restaurant Week serves top gourmet
A romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant usually costs so much that people only go on extra special occasions, such as marriage proposals. But even if you're not thinking of a life-changing celebration, now is a good time to take your partner out for an exclusive meal.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 25, 2014
Tokyo seen weighing more sanctions against Russia over jet crash in Ukraine
The government said Thursday it will consider imposing additional sanctions against Russia following the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane in an area of Ukraine controlled by pro-Russian separatists, a government source said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 24, 2014
Aguirre confirmed as Japan's next manager
The Japan Football Association on Thursday officially named Mexican Javier Aguirre as Japan's new national team manager.
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2014
Britain felt Japan's WWI support 'adequate'
Britain appreciated Japan's assistance during World War I but felt Tokyo could have done more and sometimes questioned its loyalty, according to today's historians.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 24, 2014
Senior Japan, China diplomats hold secret meeting amid frayed ties
A senior Japanese official secretly visited China this month to explore the possibility of arranging a meeting between the countries' leaders, according to unnamed sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2014
Emperor, Empress visit shopping center in disaster-hit Minamisanriku
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a makeshift shopping center in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, which was devastated in the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that claimed more than 15,000 lives.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jul 23, 2014
Abe's Kite
EDITORIALS
Jul 23, 2014
Increasing FDI in Japan
Foreign direct investment in Japan remains sluggish even as FDIs increase in other industrialized economies.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 23, 2014
Kishida congratulates new Indonesian leader
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has congratulated the winner of the presidential vote in Indonesia, Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who was confirmed as the successful candidate in the race late Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 23, 2014
Japan close to beating deflation: BOJ deputy chief
Japan is closer to conquering chronic deflation with monetary policy working as hoped, Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Hiroshi Nakaso said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2014
Government's tourism efforts ineffective, report says
The government probably can't take credit for the increase in the number of foreign tourists. Many of its projects to attract visitors, such as inviting foreign travel agencies to Japan, participating in trade shows overseas and various advertising campaigns, are ineffective.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / EVERYMAN EATS
Jul 22, 2014
O-chūgen: Hand-picked gourmet gifts courtesy of the postman
Even though the Japanese didn't invent the idea of exchanging gifts, they seem to be doing everything they can to convince themselves that they did. This is a culture, after all, that celebrates Christmas without Jesus, piles White Day on top of Valentine's Day, and has developed a whole species of cloth...

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