Dolphin flash mob off Kyoto

Dolphins are known to be social animals, but seldom do you see a group this large.Today, a Japanese coast guard helicopt...

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Japanese firm sued in China over forced labor

A group of 149 people in China are taking legal action against a Japanese company. They’re demanding compensation for th...

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Tokyo Electric hires first staff since Fukushima disaster

The operator of Japan’s troubled Fukushima nuclear plant hired on Tuesday its first new employees since the disaster.Tok...

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Japan adjusts to higher sales tax

Businesses in Japan are working hard changing price tags and displays to reflect Monday’s sales tax increase from 5 to 8...

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Govt eases weapons exports

The Japanese government is revising its weapons policy, paving the way for export, development, and production of arms.T...

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Riken: stem cell research fraudulent

Investigators at Japan’s Riken institute have discredited scientist Haruko Obokata's research papers on so-called stap c...

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