Vietnam welcomes Imperial Couple

Vietnam welcomes Imperial Couple

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend a welcome ceremony and visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the first full day of t...

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Genkai Nuclear Power Plant closer to restart

Genkai Nuclear Power Plant closer to restart

A local government committee green lights running the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant in Saga Prefecture, advancing the rest...

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First lady quits honorary position over real estate uproar

First lady quits honorary position over real estate uproar

Akie Abe, Japan's first lady, steps down as honorary principal of an elementary school after the school is accused of a ...

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Japan reasserts controversial island claim

Japan reasserts controversial island claim

Tempers flare as Japan holds an annual rally to lay claim to disputed South Korean-held islands midway between the count...

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Opposition grills govt. over land deal

Opposition grills govt. over land deal

Opposition lawmakers question the unusually cheap sale of government property to an educational institution linked to Ja...

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Defense Ministry defends bullied female colleague

Defense Ministry defends bullied female colleague

Defense Ministry officials defend a female colleague treated poorly by a male parliament member.

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Keidanren frets over Toshiba tech

Keidanren frets over Toshiba tech

The Japan Business Federation, Keidanren, says it is concerned that Toshiba technology leaving Japan could negatively af...

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US ready to act on NKorea missile threat

US ready to act on NKorea missile threat

US President Donald Trump will take any measures necessary to prevent North Korea's missile development.

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Govt drafts bill limiting overtime

Govt drafts bill limiting overtime

Japan's government is trying to reform the way people work through a bill limiting overtime.

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Abe defends close ties with Trump

Abe defends close ties with Trump

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces security-related questions in Parliament about building his relationship with US Preside...

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