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JAPAN
Nov 23, 2014
Chinese coral poacher in hot water after high seas pursuit by coast guard
The Japan Coast Guard seizes the skipper of a Chinese boat for pilfering coral off the Ogasawara Islands, the ninth such arrest since October.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2014
Japan raises military profile in maritime war games with U.S.
Japan stepped up its role in large-scale war games with the United States this week, with one of its admirals commanding air and sea maneuvers that the U.S. military described as the most complex ever overseen by the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2014
Coast Guard aims to boost ranks by bringing back 150 former members
The Japan Coast Guard said Wednesday it hopes to bring back 150 former members in an effort to strengthen security measures in the country's territorial waters amid a recent surge in the number of Chinese coral fishing boats near the Ogasawara Islands south of Tokyo.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 19, 2014
Diet stiffens penalties for poaching after Chinese incursions
The Diet passed bills Wednesday to strengthen penalties for poaching in the nation's territorial waters and exclusive economic zones, following a recent surge in coral poaching by Chinese vessels in Japanese waters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 18, 2014
Coast Guard nabs two Chinese skippers over coral poaching
Two skippers of Chinese boats have been arrested on suspicion of poaching coral in Japanese waters off Kagoshima Prefecture, the Japan Coast Guard said.
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2014
Aso, Chinese finance minister agree to resume regular high-level dialogue
Finance Minister Taro Aso said Saturday he and his Chinese counterpart, Lou Jiwei, agreed to prepare for a resumption of regular bilateral talks suspended since April 2012 amid souring relations.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2014
Kishida says Japan-China statement on improving relations not legally binding
A statement issued by Japan and China on improving their strained bilateral ties ahead of this week's landmark summit is "not legally binding," Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 13, 2014
Diet set to approve tougher penalties for poaching by foreign vessels
The Diet is expected to pass bills approved Thursday by the ruling parties to raise the maximum fine to ¥30 million for poaching by foreign fishing crews in Japanese territorial waters and exclusive economic zones.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2014
Foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea to hold talks by end of year
Japan, China and South Korea have agreed that their foreign ministers will hold talks in Seoul by the end of the year, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 12, 2014
Iceland eager to reach free trade agreement with Japan
Iceland Foreign Minister Gunnar Sveinsson said his country is eager to reach a free trade agreement with Japan, calling on Tokyo to take "new steps" in this direction.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2014
Girl Scouts who posed for Yokohama statue reunited 52 years later
By the shore of Yamashita Park in Yokohama, the city where Japanese and American culture intersect, there stands a statue of three girls. Two are shaking hands while their other hands are raised to their heads to show respect, and a third girl stands beside them.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2014
Japan doctors donate new medical building to typhoon-hit city in Philippines
A nonprofit medical organization based in Japan is donating funds for a new building to be used by a doctors' group in the central Philippines that had its headquarters destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Japan asks China to move forward on maritime hotline
Japan has asked China to hold talks soon on the launch of a maritime crisis management mechanism after their leaders agreed to work together to avert unforeseen events in and around the Senkaku Islands, Defense Minister Akinori Eto said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Abe says he hopes to hold more talks with Xi
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed hope Tuesday of holding further talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and overcoming difficulties in the bilateral relationship.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Japan maintains there is no territorial row over Senkakus: Kishida
Japan's position that there is no territorial dispute over the Senkaku Islands remains unchanged, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2014
Awkward looks reveal hard work to come as Abe finally meets Xi
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's long-sought meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was supposed to herald a fresh start to soured relations. Their body language told a different story.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 10, 2014
Court tells developer to pay for Chongryon's building by Dec. 8
Real estate developer Marunaka Holdings Co. has been told by a court to pay for Chongryon's Tokyo headquarters building and land by Dec. 8, the company said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 8, 2014
Japan, China foreign ministers in last-ditch talks over Abe-Xi meeting
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida held formal talks Saturday with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to make last-minute arrangements for a meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping at this week's APEC summit in Beijing.
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2014
Americans consider Japan most important Asian country, survey suggests
Japan is regarded among the American public and opinion leaders as the most important country in Asia, according to the results of an annual survey by the Foreign Ministry.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 7, 2014
Japan, China foreign ministers to hold first formal talks since 2012
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he will hold formal talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in a last-ditch effort to open up an opportunity for the two countries' top leaders to have a constructive dialogue early next week on the margins of a regional economic summit.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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