Moon urges focus on future

Moon urges focus on future

South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he hopes that bilateral relations with Japan can focus on the future and overcom...

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US base reclamation to start

US base reclamation to start

The government plans to start landfill work for a new US base against fervent opposition by Okinawa Prefecture.

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Prince Akishino questions ritual funding

Prince Akishino questions ritual funding

Prince Akishino makes waves questioning whether public funds should be spent to hold a religious court ritual.

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Prince Akishino casts doubt on Princess Mako's marriage

Prince Akishino casts doubt on Princess Mako's marriage

Japan's Prince Akishino says his eldest daughter Princess Mako's marriage to Kei Komuro will be difficult unless the pub...

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Discovering lesser-known scenic spots

Discovering lesser-known scenic spots

Japan's natural scenery and cultural experiences are drawing more and more foreign tourists off the beaten path.

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Japan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders

Japan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders

Japan criticizes South Korea's top court ruling requiring Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate former forced labore...

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Underwear maker showcases last bra of the year

Underwear maker showcases last bra of the year

An underwear maker's annual bra of the year tradition wraps with a final bra showcasing Japan's soon to end Heisei Era.

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Rituals added to UNESCO list

Rituals added to UNESCO list

10 traditional Japanese rituals are added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Opposition highlights foreign worker abuse

Opposition highlights foreign worker abuse

The opposition slams a contentious immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers in Japan's upper house...

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Immigration reform heads to upper house

Immigration reform heads to upper house

Debate on a controversial immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers moves to Japan's upper house.

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