Abe tours typhoon-devastated Hokkaido

Abe tours typhoon-devastated Hokkaido

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tours typhoon-hit Hokkaido.

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Dubai investor plans takoyaki franchise

Dubai investor plans takoyaki franchise

A Dubai investor hopes Japanese octopus balls called takoyaki appeal to the taste of Arabs.

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In wake of flood disasters, Japan rethinks plan

In wake of flood disasters, Japan rethinks plan

In the wake of flood disasters, Japan rethinks its planning for heavily populated areas now at risk.

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Helicopters airlift trucks as protesters block road

Helicopters airlift trucks as protesters block road

Japanese defense helicopters airlift trucks to a helipad being built for the US military as protesters block roads in Ok...

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Japan to honor wrestler Kaori Icho for Olympic golds

Japan to honor wrestler Kaori Icho for Olympic golds

Japan will give the People's Honor Award to Kaori Icho for winning gold medals in woman's wrestling at four consecutive ...

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Centenarians to hit new record

Centenarians to hit new record

A record number of Japanese turn 100 in fiscal 2016.

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