Abe to meet Trump ahead of US-N.Korea summit

Abe to meet Trump ahead of US-N.Korea summit

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves for Washington to talk with President Donald Trump ahead of the US-N.Korea summit.

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US-N.Korea summit venue cordoned off

US-N.Korea summit venue cordoned off

A luxurious hotel on Sentosa Island, Singapore, is cordoned off ahead of a US-North Korea summit.

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Cabinet wears kariyushi for Cool Biz

Cabinet wears kariyushi for Cool Biz

Japan's cabinet dresses down in Okinawan kariyushi shirts to promote the Cool Biz energy saving campaign.

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Skating star Hanyu to receive People's Honor Award

Skating star Hanyu to receive People's Honor Award

Repeat Olympic gold medalist skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu will become the youngest person to receive the People's Honor...

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Labor reform bill passes lower house

Labor reform bill passes lower house

Japan's lower house passes a labor reform bill as the nation faces cases of death by overwork, a phenomenon called "karo...

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Trump-Kim summit likely set for Sentosa Island

Trump-Kim summit likely set for Sentosa Island

High ranking US and North Korean officials are finalizing plans to hold a historic summit next month on Singapore's Sent...

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US, N.Korea preparing for Singapore summit

US, N.Korea preparing for Singapore summit

US and North Korean officials arrive in Singapore to prepare for a June 12th summit.

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Top Kim Jong Un aide leaves for NY

Top Kim Jong Un aide leaves for NY

An aide to North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un leaves Beijing for New York to restart talks on a US-North Korean summit.

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Empress Michiko harvests silk cocoons

Empress Michiko harvests silk cocoons

Empress Michiko harvests silk cocoons as her silk-farming activities near their conclusion.

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Kagoikes get bail

Kagoikes get bail

The couple on trial over a sweetheart land deal involving high officials is released on bail.

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