North Korea admits failure of reconnaissance satellite launch

North Korea admits failure of reconnaissance satellite launch

North Korea’s state media announced on May 28 that the country’s reconnaissance satellite launch failed. The Korean Cent...

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Opposition lawmaker Renho announces her candidacy for Tokyo governor

Opposition lawmaker Renho announces her candidacy for Tokyo governor

High profile opposition lawmaker Saito Renho, who goes by her given name, announced her candidacy for Tokyo governor on ...

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Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko to run for 3rd term

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko to run for 3rd term

Multiple sources said Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko intends to run for a third term. The Tokyo gubernational election will...

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Japan, China and South Korea agree to accelerate negotiations on free trade accord

Japan, China and South Korea agree to accelerate negotiations on free trade accord

The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea agreed to accelerate negotiations on a free trade agreement involving the th...

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Govt urged to consider raising age to define Japan's elderly population

Govt urged to consider raising age to define Japan's elderly population

A member of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy has recommended that the government consider raising the age that ...

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Lawmaker group meets to try new ramen noodles to promote food security

Lawmaker group meets to try new ramen noodles to promote food security

Ishiba Shigeru, chairman, parliamentary assembly for the promotion of ramen culture: It’s delicious! It’s not just tasty...

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Saudi Arabian Crown Prince's visit to Japan postponed

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince's visit to Japan postponed

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa said on May 20 that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has...

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Chinese Communist Party official to visit Japan

Chinese Communist Party official to visit Japan

Sources close to Japan-China relations say a senior official of the Chinese Communist Party's international department i...

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Japan to develop integrated strategy for decarbonization by 2040

Japan to develop integrated strategy for decarbonization by 2040

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced on May 13 that Japan will develop a new strategy by the end of the year ...

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   Japan Environment Minister apologizes for "silencing" Minamata victims during meeting

Japan Environment Minister apologizes for "silencing" Minamata victims during meeting

Japan Environment Minister apologies for “silencing” Minamata victims during meeting. Japanese Environment Minister Ito ...

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