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Japan reacts to possible new US auto tariffs
Japan's economy minister expresses unease at a US plan to consider imposing new tariffs on imported vehicles.
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Spot-billed ducks stop traffic
Drivers are surprised by a spot-billed duck family crossing a congested road north of Tokyo.
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Finance Ministry submits 'discarded' documents on sweetheart land deal
The Finance Ministry submits "discarded" documents on the controversially discounted sale of state land to school operat...
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Defense minister says no cover-up of missing logs
The Defense Ministry concludes there was no systemic cover-up of "missing" Ground Self-Defense Force peacekeeping logs i...
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E-sports to debut at National Sports Festival
E-sports will be added to Japan's National Sports Festival for the first time next year.
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Japan may be allowed to boost tuna catch
The price of pacific bluefin tuna may be headed down as new research shows stocks rebounding.
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Abe denies meeting in favoritism scandal
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe denies meeting a close friend in 2015 in connection with a favoritism scandal over a veterinar...
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Mayor to resign over sexual misconduct
The mayor of a Tokyo suburb will resign to take responsibility for sexual misconduct against female employees.
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Empress Michiko's silk farming nears end
Empress Michiko feeds silkworms mulberry leaves as her silk-farming activities at the Imperial Palace near their end.
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Airbnb teams up with FamilyMart
US-based online room broker Airbnb teams up with the FamilyMart convenience store chain.
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