Toyota posts record sales

Toyota posts record sales

Toyota reports record sales for the fiscal half-year from April.

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Atsuma marks 2 months since quake

Atsuma marks 2 months since quake

People in Hokkaido, northern Japan mark two months since a devastating earthquake claimed 41 lives.

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Immigration bill triggers row in parliament

Immigration bill triggers row in parliament

Politicians battle over a new bill to expand the number of foreign workers proposed by the Abe administration.

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Japan to crack down on pilots' drinking

Japan to crack down on pilots' drinking

Japan moves to strengthen alcohol checks after two pilots delayed flights due to drinking.

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Emperor Akihito bestows last Grand Cordon

Emperor Akihito bestows last Grand Cordon

Ahead of his abdication, Emperor Akihito hosts his last Grand Cordon honors ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

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China import expo stresses open market

China import expo stresses open market

China launches its first International Import Expo against a backdrop of rising US protectionism.

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Keidanren opens ranks to the future

Keidanren opens ranks to the future

Japan's leading business group Keidanren lowers its equity bar to include more venture firms working in fields like AI a...

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Samurai procession enlivens Hakone

Samurai procession enlivens Hakone

A 19th century samurai procession is re-enacted in the popular mountain resort town Hakone.

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Govt. to revise era name trademark policy

Govt. to revise era name trademark policy

Japan's government is moving to revise trademark laws to prevent an onslaught of unnecessary applications before Emperor...

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Pansy flower harvest in full swing

Pansy flower harvest in full swing

Flower farmers in Kihoku, Mie Prefecutre are busy preparing pansy flowers for shipment.

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