Chemical tanker partially sinks

Chemical tanker partially sinks

A tanker carrying a caustic chemical fills with water and partially sinks off western Japan.

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Changes in works for Japan's working environment

Changes in works for Japan's working environment

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to change the working environment in Japan to promote a better work-life balance, while ...

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Nissan unveils self-driving chair

Nissan unveils self-driving chair

Japanese auto giant Nissan unveiled a self-driving chair designed to queue for stores and restaurants.

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3 Japanese nuclear fuel makers in talks to merge

3 Japanese nuclear fuel makers in talks to merge

Hitachi, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are in talks to merge their nuclear operations.

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Panel warns Tokyo Olympic costs could top $30 billion

Panel warns Tokyo Olympic costs could top $30 billion

A Tokyo government panel suggests reviewing the ballooning costs for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

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MRJ lands in US for testing

MRJ lands in US for testing

Japan's first domestically made passenger jet arrives in the US for test flights.

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Opposition Noda grills PM Abe

Opposition Noda grills PM Abe

Japan's opposition lawmaker Yoshihiko Noda grills Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a parliamentary session.

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MRJ: Is the third time the charm?

MRJ: Is the third time the charm?

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet departs for the US for test flights a month behind schedule.

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Japan proposes summit with China and South Korea

Japan proposes summit with China and South Korea

Japan's government proposes holding a trilateral summit with China and South Korea in December.

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PM Abe forgives debt in Cuba

PM Abe forgives debt in Cuba

Japan writes off debt owed by Cuba, seeks stronger economic ties and cooperation on North Korea during Prime Minister Sh...

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