Tobacco taxes could be going up
Japan may lift the tobacco tax as part of next fiscal year's tax reform.
read moreNissan hid unauthorized inspectors from government
As details of the Nissan inspection scandal continue to surface, Nippon TV learns that Nissan moved unauthorized inspect...
read more11 nations aim to seal free trade deal without US
11 nations look to agree on the outlines of a free trade deal that would exclude the US.
read moreAbe, Trump agree to put maximum pressure on N. Korea
The leaders of Japan and the US agree to heighten pressure on North Korea to maximum levels.
read moreMonster citrus fruit harvest begins
Farmers harvest gigantic banpeiyu citrus fruits that can grow to the size of a child's head. Monster citrus fruit harves...
read moreTrump speaks before US and Japanese business leaders
Donald Trump makes a speech to US and Japanese business leaders and meets Japan's Imperial Couple.
read moreTwo Nissan plants re-inspected by government
The Ministry of Transport re-inspects two Nissan car plants after plans to improve final assembly checks are not thoroug...
read moreEvolving lucky bags for New Year's
New Year's is Japan's biggest holiday. Customers in Japan wait all year to snag a sweet deal in fukubukuro, or lucky bag...
read moreCustoms introducing metal detectors as gold smuggling rises
As gold smuggling rises, Japan customs will introduce metal detectors nationwide to scan people arriving from overseas.
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