Govt takes legal action to restart US base construction

Govt takes legal action to restart US base construction

Japan takes legal action to restart land reclamation work on a US air base in Okinawa.

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World's youngest Othello champ gets airborne surprise

World's youngest Othello champ gets airborne surprise

The world's youngest Othello champ is congratulated by the pilot on his return flight to Japan. It turns out the pilot w...

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Abe leaves for Europe

Abe leaves for Europe

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves for Europe to attend summit talks with European and Asian leaders as well as visit Spai...

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Toyosu market viewing corridor opens

Toyosu market viewing corridor opens

People in Tokyo get their first look at tuna auctions at the new Toyosu wholesale market.

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Naomi Osaka stamp revealed

Naomi Osaka stamp revealed

Japan celebrates tennis champ Naomi Osaka with a new stamp and postcard set.

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Venomous spider turns up in Aichi

Venomous spider turns up in Aichi

The venomous redback spider has been found at three parks in central Japan.

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ANA tests unmanned aircraft tug

ANA tests unmanned aircraft tug

All Nippon Airways conducts a trial using an unmanned machine to move aircraft.

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CEATEC offers sneak peek of the future

CEATEC offers sneak peek of the future

Virtual cashiers and submersible drones were just a few of the eye-catching wares on show at CEATEC, Japan's highest-pro...

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It's official: tax hike in 2019

It's official: tax hike in 2019

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces plans to push raise the consumption tax from 8% to 10% in October 2019.

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A death-defying tradition lives on

A death-defying tradition lives on

Performers in white fox outfits defy gravity on bamboo poles towering 10 meters above ground at a shrine in southwestern...

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