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Govt explains foreign labor policy
Japan's government explains its new policy to accept unskilled foreign labor.
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Empress harvests last silk
Empress Michiko completes her last round of silk culture before the imperial couple steps down next year.
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Death toll hits 200 in west Japan rain disaster
The death toll from flooding and landslides in western Japan has reached 200.
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Tokyo Olympic torch relay route announced
The basic route for the Tokyo Olympic torch relay is announced.
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Walmart to sell Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu
Major US retailer Walmart is considering selling its Japanese subsidiary, supermarket chain Seiyu, to exit a low-growth ...
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Aum leader's daughter wants to scatter his remains at sea
The daughter of Chizuo Matsumoto, the executed leader of Japanese death cult Aum Shinrikyo, wants to scatter his ashes ...
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First sanma fetches $4500 per kilo
The year's first auction of Pacific saury or 'sanma' brought a shocking price of almost $4500 for just one kilogram.
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Akita puppy melts former sumo wrestler's heart
The canine buddy is expected to be the symbol of friendship between Japan and Mongolia.
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Men arrested for ATM robbery attempt
Three men are arrested for a robbery attempt at a convenience store in flood-stricken Okayama Prefecture.
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PM Abe visits flood-hit Okayama Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits flood-hit Okayama Prefecture for inspection.
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