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National Aug 17, 2009

Happiness Realization Party leader to run in general election

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DPJ's Okada maps out a 4-year term for Hatoyama

National Aug 17, 2009

Traffic jams, packed trains mark end of midsummer vacation

National Aug 17, 2009

Alico Japan hit for ¥17.8 billion in back taxes

National Aug 17, 2009

Complex devoted to Japanese pop culture opens in San Francisco

National Aug 17, 2009

Ex-gov. Tanaka challenges a New Komeito stronghold

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National Aug 17, 2009

3 file for candidacy in Yokohama mayoral election

National Aug 17, 2009

66% of major Japan firms expect recovery by early 2010: poll

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Arimura takes 3rd title of season at NEC Karuizawa 72

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Tsukahara moves into 100m semis at world athletic championships

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Astros' Matsui reaches 2,000th hit milestone

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Marcio Richardes' rescues a point for Niigata

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