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G-8 disappoints Syrian rebels, makes progress on corporate tax evasion
Leaders of the G-8 agree on a plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders, while pushing for immediate peace talks on Syria.
Events Outside Tokyo Feb 15, 2013
Skiers, head toward the lights
by Tomoko Otake
Skiers and snowboarders who pass through JR Nagano Station should make the effort to take a short side trip to nearby Zenkoji Temple during the week starting Saturday. Wooden buildings that line the street approaching the popular temple will be lit up in five ...
Voices | VIEWS FROM THE STREET Jan 14, 2013
Niigata/Nagano: Should Japan make all of its highways free or is the present toll system fair?
by Bryan Baier
Rikiya Sakurai Student, 20s (Japanese) If tolls were eliminated, gasoline and car taxes would have to go up to make up the difference. At the moment the economy is bad and not everyone can afford to pay the extra taxes. Once it gets better, ...