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LDP wins landslide victory
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party coalition takes 312 seats in the 48th Lower House election.
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Nissan workers speak out
A Nissan worker tells Nippon TV there wasn't an atmosphere for speaking about unqualified inspectors.
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Empress Michiko turns 83
Japan's Empress Michiko turns 83, noting this year may be the last the Imperial Couple travels in an official capacity.
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Typhoon Lan to slam Japan
Powerful Typhoon Lan is forecast to slam southwest Japan as the nation prepares to vote on Sunday.
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Sensors and scanners moving IoT forward
An expo in Tokyo has sensor and scanning innovations pushing the IoT forward and making things ever more connected.
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App exec nabbed for sexual assault
The executive of popular smartphone app Sustina is arrested for indecent assault.
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Typhoon Lan threatens storm surge
Large and powerful typhoon Lan could bring a damaging storm surge to Japan at the top of next week.
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4 stranded climbers rescued by helicopter
A police helicopter rescues 4 climbers stranded on Mt. Asahi, part of Hokkaido's Daisetsu mountain range.
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Blackout stops Tokyo train line during rush hour
A blackout at Tokyo's Sangenjaya station stalls a crowded train line during morning rush hour.
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