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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 12, 2018
'Maximum pressure' to continue until North gives up nukes, Kono says after meeting South Korean intel chief
Foreign Minister Taro Kono said Monday that Japan, together with South Korea, will continue to maximize pressure on North Korea until Pyongyang takes concrete action toward the complete abandonment of nuclear weapons and missiles.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 12, 2018
Finance Ministry admits to doctoring official papers on Moritomo land scandal
The deletions, which wiped out references to the Abes, prominent lawmakers and the Japan Conference (Nippon Kaigi), took place before the documents were released to politicians probing the deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 15, 2018
Yen appreciates after Finance Minister Taro Aso says no need for intervention
Finance Minister Taro Aso said the yen's recent strengthening isn't abrupt enough to warrant intervention.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2018
Japan and France agree to deepen maritime security ties in 'two plus two' meeting
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and France held a regular "two plus two" meeting in Tokyo Friday in which they agreed to beef up mutual diplomatic cooperation in securing a "rule-based order" in maritime security, including the East and South China seas.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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