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Traffic rules revised for autonomous cars
Japan's Police Agency finalizes a revised road traffic law to make autonomous driving possible in the near future.
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Japan to withdraw from IWC
Japan has decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission, paving the way for a resumption of commercial w...
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Winter brings new forms of snow removal
With winter upon us, a Nippon TV affiliate looks at hot sellers and a new technology for melting snow.
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Izumo to accommodate stealth fighters
Japan's defense minister inspects a destroyer that's to be transformed into effectively the nation's first aircraft carr...
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Imperial agency to scale down new emperor's ceremony
Enthronement ceremonies for Japan's next emperor Naruhito will be subject to cost cutting.
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Japan's worker productivity lowest among G7
A survey by a Japanese productivity organization finds the nation's workers are the least productive among G7 nations.
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Japan cracks down on drinking and flying
Japan's Transport Ministry moves to establish new alcohol rules for pilots in the wake of multiple drinking-related prob...
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SoftBank's record IPO disappoints
SoftBank Group's telecom unit underwhelms despite a record initial public offering as shares fall almost 15% on their fi...
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Crab soup faucet a Japan first
An airport in western Japan debuts a faucet that dispenses crab soup.
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Tourism tops 30m
Japan marks a record year for tourism, with more than 30 million people visiting the nation for the first time.
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