
Japan's main opposition party chief to resign
The head of Japan's main opposition party announces her intention to resign abruptly.
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Tokyo mulls building airfield on remote island
The Tokyo metropolitan government is considering building an airfield in the remote Ogasawara chain of islands.
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Japan to raise tariff on U.S. beef
Faced with increasing imports of U.S. beef, Japan is expected to raise tariff from August.
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Blast causes fire at Chiba plant
An explosion occurs at a chemical plant in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, causing a fire and injuring four workers.
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Airport shuttle boat crashes off Kobe
A high-speed passenger boat connecting Kansai and Kobe airports crashes into a guide light, injuring 15.
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