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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
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
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
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 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 officials defend a female colleague treated poorly by a male parliament member.
read more![Keidanren frets over Toshiba tech](/englishnews/user_images/keidanstill.jpg)
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 President Donald Trump will take any measures necessary to prevent North Korea's missile development.
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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
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces security-related questions in Parliament about building his relationship with US Preside...
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