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Japan to start hunting fin whales after five years of commercial whaling
Japan will add large fin whales to its list of commercial whaling species, government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said on...
Economy
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, tweaks JGB-buying language
The Bank of Japan kept its short-term rates steady on Friday while removing a reference to the amount of...
World
Trump meets with Japan’s former prime minister Aso
Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, a senior figure in the country's ruling party, met with Donald Trump on...
World
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a ‘sovereign choice’
The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States at a recent summit was a...
World
South Korea summons Japanese diplomat over disputed islands
South Korea's foreign ministry summoned a Japanese diplomat on Tuesday to protest against a claim in Japan's annual diplomatic...
World
China summons Japanese diplomat over negative comments at summit
China summoned a Japanese diplomat on Friday to express concern and dissatisfaction over negative comments about it aired during...
World
FACTBOX-US, Japan to strike deals on defense, space at leaders’ summit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make new agreements with U.S. President Joe Biden when he visits the White...
World
Philippines president says trilateral summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation
The upcoming trilateral summit between the United States, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security and...
World
Kremlin: US military presence in Japan impedes any peace treaty with Tokyo
The United States' military presence in Japan has always been a stumbling block in Moscow and Tokyo reaching a...
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Flushed with pride, public toilets a tourist draw in Tokyo
Along with taking in temples and cherry blossoms, Tokyo visitors can now join a curated pilgrimage of the city's...
Business
Cyprus to participate in “Sea Japan 2024” exhibition
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping will be joining forces with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry to participate...
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Everyone in Japan will have same surname by 2531 – study
If current laws requiring married couples to share a surname remain unchanged, the entire population of Japan could have...
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In Japan Grand Prix town, artist hopes F1 can revive ancient craft
Across town from Japan's Suzuka Circuit, host to this week's Grand Prix, Kenji Tanaka has been perfecting his latest...
