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4 missing in apparent ASDF helicopter crash
Japan's Self-Defense Forces search for 4 men after an ASDF helicopter apparently crashed in waters off central Japan.
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Mother of N.Korea abduction victim seeks Trump's cooperation
A Japanese woman whose daughter was abducted by North Korea 40 years ago wants US President Donald Trump's help getting...
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US seeks FTA with Japan
The US shows strong interest in a bilateral free trade deal during the second round of the Japan-US Economic Dialogue he...
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Japan asks US military to stop flare drills over residential areas
Japan's Defense Ministry asks the US military to refrain from conducting flare drill flights above residential areas.
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Cop dies prosecuting traffic violation
A traffic cop dies in western Japan while cracking down on a violation.
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Drift group nabbed for reckless driving in Osaka
A group of drift drivers are arrested for using public roads as a circuit in Osaka.
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Tsukiji move planned for next fall
The long-awaited move of Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market is to happen next fall.
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Sake brewing gets into full swing
A sake brewery in northern Japan gets down to business making this season's run of the age-old fermented beverage.
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Volcano no-entry zone expanded
Ongoing volcanic activity prompts authorities to expand the no-entry zone around Mt. Shinmoe in southwestern Japan.
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High-tech mausoleum reflects changing society
High-tech mausoleums and women-only graves are signs of changing approaches to death in Japan.
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