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US-North Korea in 'game of chicken'
Japan government sources say tensions related to North Korea could escalate following the US military strike in Syria an...
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Look out potato chip lovers
Potato chip lovers face a shortage of their favorite snack as a weather-induced shortfall of spuds forces snack makers t...
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Moritomo accused of $180k profit in waste removal deal
The elementary school at the center of a political scandal in Japan stands accused of keeping $180k in a waste removal c...
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Conspiracy bill faces confusion
Japan's ruling parties have delayed debate on a bill to define criminal conspiracies to commit terrorist acts.
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Electronics retailer giant to embrace Bitcoin
Shoppers at this electronics chain will be able to use virtual currency.
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Japan supports "U.S. resolve"
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he appreciates U.S. President Donald Trump's commitment to maintenance of international o...
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Protestors want 'shut up' minister to resign
Protestors in Tokyo demand the resignation of a minister who told a reporter to shut up.
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Police ask elderly to return driver's licenses
Police call for elderly drivers to return their licenses in the wake of an accident that killed or injured 8 children.
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Osaka approves gay couple as foster parents
The city of Osaka certified a gay couple as foster parents for the first time.
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