Japan GDP still on the rise

Japan GDP still on the rise

Japan observes a GDP increase for the fifth quarter in a row.

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Japan, NZ to lead TPP without US

Japan, NZ to lead TPP without US

Japan and New Zealand agree to spearhead debate on the Trans-Pacific Partnership without the US.

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Tepco eyes restarting nuclear plant

Tepco eyes restarting nuclear plant

Tokyo Electric Power Company hopes to resume operations at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant to revive its business.

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Lawson latest to go decaf

Lawson latest to go decaf

Japan's convenience store giant Lawson has become the latest to go decaf.

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Safety of street go-karting under review

Safety of street go-karting under review

The transport ministry is reviewing the safety of street go-karting for the first time in light of rising traffic accide...

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Website posts manga without permission

Website posts manga without permission

Publishers are considering legal action after a website called Free Books posted a large number of manga and magazines w...

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US raps growing trade deficit with Japan

US raps growing trade deficit with Japan

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross criticizes the growing trade deficit with Japan.

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Japan produces gas from methane hydrate

Japan produces gas from methane hydrate

Japan produces gas from promising energy source methane hydrate for the first time in four years.

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Casanova sets McDonald's Japan back on track

Casanova sets McDonald's Japan back on track

McDonald's Japan president Sarah Casanova works to bring the company back from low profits and a food safety scandal.

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¥5M per night castle targets wealthy

¥5M per night castle targets wealthy

For ¥5M or about $45K per night, visitors to Japan will soon have the chance to stay in a castle and live like a lord.

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