Temple monk may have abused children
Authorities look into possible child abuse at a temple after reports of a monk hitting children at the temple to experie...
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PM Shinzo Abe to highlight importance of Japan-US ties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to highlight the importance of Japan-US ties when he meets President-elect Donald Trump...
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Temporary housing completed on 7-month anniversary
Seven months after earthquakes rattled southwestern Japan the last of 4,303 temporary housing units is completed.
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Prime Minister Abe to take up TPP with Trump
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to underscore the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement when he me...
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Last cover removed from Fukushima Daiichi
Workers remove the last cover from Japan's stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
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November 11th is spotted eel day
November 11th is spotted eel day in Japan. People say the eels coming out of the sand resemble the 1's in the date 11/11...
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Japan's Self Defense Force rescues sick Chinese from liner
Japan's Maritime Self Defense Force members rescue a Chinese passenger by helicopter.
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Hundreds of thousands flock to Torinoichi fair
Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Torinoichi fair in downtown Tokyo on Rooster's Day.
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Japan's parliament set to approve TPP despite Trump victory
Japan's Upper House begins deliberations on TPP bills.
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