JAL, ANA pilots delay flights due to drinking

JAL, ANA pilots delay flights due to drinking

A JAL copilot is arrested in London for exceeding alcohol limits just days after an ANA captain delayed flights with a ...

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Defense ministry resumes US base landfill work

Defense ministry resumes US base landfill work

Japan's defense ministry resumes preparations for a controversial US base landfill project off Henoko, Okinawa.

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Secretary general fired for voyeurism

Secretary general fired for voyeurism

The secretary general of a local assembly in Yamagata Prefecture, northwest Japan is fired for voyeurism in a women's ba...

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Department stores unveil New Year's lucky bags

Department stores unveil New Year's lucky bags

Major department stores in Tokyo announce lucky bags for the Heisei Era's last New Year's sale.

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Halloween fire hits Shibuya

Halloween fire hits Shibuya

A fire breaks out in Tokyo's trendy Shibuya district as folks are celebrating Halloween.

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No memory of tsunami report: ex-Tepco chairman

No memory of tsunami report: ex-Tepco chairman

The former chairman of Tokyo Electric says he doesn't recall a report on the risk of a tsunami presented three years bef...

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Ex-Princess Ayako celebrates marriage

Ex-Princess Ayako celebrates marriage

Japan's former Princess Ayako celebrates her wedding with a banquet in Tokyo.

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Land Minister restarts Futenma base relocation

Land Minister restarts Futenma base relocation

Japan's government issues an injunction in favor of land fill work in Henoko, pushing the US Futenma Air Station relocat...

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Panasonic exhibit celebrates 100th anniversary

Panasonic exhibit celebrates 100th anniversary

Panasonic holds an exhibition of its latest high-tech products to mark the 100th anniversary of its founding.

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Japan, India boost ties

Japan, India boost ties

Japan and India agree to boost security ties and work together on projects including high-speed rail.

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