Traffic rules revised for autonomous cars

Traffic rules revised for autonomous cars

Japan's Police Agency finalizes a revised road traffic law to make autonomous driving possible in the near future.

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Japan to withdraw from IWC

Japan to withdraw from IWC

Japan has decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission, paving the way for a resumption of commercial w...

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Winter brings new forms of snow removal

Winter brings new forms of snow removal

With winter upon us, a Nippon TV affiliate looks at hot sellers and a new technology for melting snow.

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Izumo to accommodate stealth fighters

Izumo to accommodate stealth fighters

Japan's defense minister inspects a destroyer that's to be transformed into effectively the nation's first aircraft carr...

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Imperial agency to scale down new emperor's ceremony

Imperial agency to scale down new emperor's ceremony

Enthronement ceremonies for Japan's next emperor Naruhito will be subject to cost cutting.

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Japan's worker productivity lowest among G7

Japan's worker productivity lowest among G7

A survey by a Japanese productivity organization finds the nation's workers are the least productive among G7 nations.

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Japan cracks down on drinking and flying

Japan cracks down on drinking and flying

Japan's Transport Ministry moves to establish new alcohol rules for pilots in the wake of multiple drinking-related prob...

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SoftBank's record IPO disappoints

SoftBank's record IPO disappoints

SoftBank Group's telecom unit underwhelms despite a record initial public offering as shares fall almost 15% on their fi...

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Crab soup faucet a Japan first

Crab soup faucet a Japan first

An airport in western Japan debuts a faucet that dispenses crab soup.

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Tourism tops 30m

Tourism tops 30m

Japan marks a record year for tourism, with more than 30 million people visiting the nation for the first time.

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