First Japanese peacekeepers return from S.Sudan

First Japanese peacekeepers return from S.Sudan

The first batch of Japan's Ground Self Defense Force personnel returns from South Sudan in connection with Japan's withd...

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Pence says US will defend Japan

Pence says US will defend Japan

Vice President Mike Pence says the US will defend Japan as an ally during his visit to a US naval base in Yokosuka south...

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Economy vice-minister resigns over affair

Economy vice-minister resigns over affair

Japan's Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry has resigned over an affair.

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Abe, Pence agree to pressure North Korea

Abe, Pence agree to pressure North Korea

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US Vice President Mike Pence agree to pressure North Korea through strength to sto...

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Abe: Govt. mulling safety of Japanese in Korea

Abe: Govt. mulling safety of Japanese in Korea

As tensions related to North Korea mount, Japan's government says that it is considering how to secure the safety of Jap...

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North Korean leader appears in front of international media

North Korean leader appears in front of international media

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invites international media to a Pyongyang boulevard completion ceremony.

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Pyongyang readies for Kim Il-sung's birthday

Pyongyang readies for Kim Il-sung's birthday

Nippon TV's reporter is in Pyongyang for the 105th birthday celebration of founder Kim Il-sung.

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Japan, US consider joint naval exercise

Japan, US consider joint naval exercise

Japan and the United States are considering a joint naval exercise, including aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson.

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Over 200 evacuated Fukushima students bullied

Over 200 evacuated Fukushima students bullied

Japan's education ministry finds 204 cases of bullying of students who evacuated from Fukushima Prefecture after the 201...

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US-North Korea in 'game of chicken'

US-North Korea in 'game of chicken'

Japan government sources say tensions related to North Korea could escalate following the US military strike in Syria an...

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