
Osaka to nix SF sister city status over comfort women statue
The mayor of Osaka says San Francisco cannot remain a sister city after Mayor Edwin Lee signs off on a statue depicting ...
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Ski park opens north of Tokyo
Skiers and snowboarders flock to Tambara Ski Park in Gunma Prefecture for opening day.
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Japan's Black Friday starts Thursday
Japanese stores launch Black Friday sales campaigns Thursday, the Labor Thanksgiving Day national holiday.
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Disneyland performer recognized with work-related injury
A parade performer at Tokyo Disneyland is recognized with a work-related injury after developing pain in her arms from h...
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Nation licking lips for cheaper bluefin sushi
People in top consuming nation Japan are looking forward to cheaper bluefin tuna sushi after a world body moved to raise...
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