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JAPAN / Politics
Aug 4, 2016
Abe's pick of nationalistic Inada as defense chief riles China
China's state-run media has slammed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's choice of right-leaning nationalist Tomomi Inada as the country's new defense minister.
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JAPAN / Politics
Aug 3, 2016
Abe's defense minister pick sparks concern over relations with South Korea
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's choice for the key post of defense minister, Tomomi Inada, is a politician known for her strong nationalistic views.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 3, 2016
With Cabinet shake-up, Abe lays groundwork for future of LDP
The reshuffle signals the start of a political race to determine a critical question: Who will take the reins of power after Abe?
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 26, 2016
Lions southpaw Takahashi has Tommy John surgery
Seibu Lions lefty Tomomi Takahashi, who saved 51 games over the previous two seasons, has had Tommy John surgery, the Pacific League club announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 10, 2016
As LDP set for election victory, policy chief Inada calls for changing pacifist Constitution
The Liberal Democratic Party's policy chief on Sunday called for changing the nation's pacifist Constitution after the ruling coalition won a landslide victory in the Upper House election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2016
Influential LDP official Tomomi Inada says Abe could still be prime minister for 2019 tax hike
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could still be leading the country in October 2019, the new date he set last week for increasing the consumption tax rate, according to Tomomi Inada, chairwoman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Policy Research Council.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 28, 2016
LDP policy head Inada visits Yasukuni Shrine
Tomomi Inada, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Policy Research Council, visited the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Thursday, the anniversary of the restoration of sovereignty after World War II.
Japan Times
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Mar 17, 2016
JAAF picks six runners for Rio de Janeiro marathons
Former world championship bronze medalist Kayoko Fukushi headlines Japan's marathon squad for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics as the Japan Association of Athletics Federations revealed its six representatives on Thursday.
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Mar 13, 2016
Kirwa defends crown at Nagoya Marathon
Bahrain's Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa successfully defended her title at the Nagoya Women's Marathon on Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 18, 2015
Abe's WWII remarks likely to reflect view that 'comfort women' rights were violated
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's planned statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II will likely reflect his view that the human rights of "comfort women" were violated, according to the policy chief of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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Mar 20, 2015
Takahashi bashes selection process for Japan marathon team for worlds
Naoko Takahashi, who won the 2000 Sydney Olympic women's marathon, complained on Friday about the selection process for the nation's marathon team to this year's IAAF World Athletics Championships.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 6, 2015
Lions closer Takahashi making adjustments to sinker
Seibu Lions closer Tomomi Takahashi said Friday that a sinker he's playing around with might keep left-handed hitters more off balance this season.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 24, 2014
Japanese conductor Nishimoto honored at Vatican music festival
Conductor Tomomi Nishimoto was honored at the Vatican music festival in a ceremony held by the annual event's sponsoring foundation in Rome on Thursday, becoming the first Japanese to win the award.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 24, 2014
Japanese conductor honored at international music festival in Rome
Conductor Tomomi Nishimoto was honored at the Vatican Music Festival in a ceremony held by the annual event's sponsoring foundation in Rome on Thursday, becoming the first Japanese to win the award.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 10, 2014
New Cabinet ministers' pasts coming back to haunt Abe
One week after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his Cabinet with an eye to the future, the past is coming back to haunt him: Revelations of controversial past statements and actions by his newly appointed ministers are drawing criticism abroad.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2014
Tanigaki gets nod as LDP No. 2; hawkish Inada named party policy chief
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appoints Justice Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki as secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and removes Shigeru Ishiba, his top political rival, from the party's No. 2 post.
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2014
Panel pushes 'special English zones' to promote Japan culture
An expert committee proposes that Japan create “special English zones” to enhance communication in English as part of the government's strategy to promote Japanese culture abroad.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 27, 2014
Abe moves to boost control of bureaucrats
The government has decided to create a new body that's seen as a political maneuver by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to tighten his grip on powerful government bureaucrats.
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Dec 28, 2013
Five-time Olympian Okazaki to retire
Tomomi Okazaki, who skated for Japan at five Winter Olympics, said Saturday she will retire, after failing to make the team for the 2014 Sochi Games.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Oct 26, 2013
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo: Bold direction
Just as Tokyo is synonymous with manga, sushi and cute robotic playmates, so has fashion been a reigning symbol of the city's creative prowess.

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