Fast Retailing to raise wages of regular workers up to 40 percent
Japanese clothing retailer Fast Retailing announces it will raise the wages for about 8,400 regular employees working in...
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China's suspension of visa issuance to Japanese is "very deplorable": Japan foreign minister
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa calls China's suspension of visa issuance to Japanese travelers "deplorable....
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Japan, Italy agree to strengthen defense ties
Japan and Italy agree that they will strengthen ties in areas including the economy, trade and defense.
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Japan and India to host first joint fighter jet drill
Indian Air Force fighter jets arrive in Japan for the two countries' first-ever joint fighter jet drill.
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Princess Kako visits Emperor Showa's grave
Japan's Princess Kako visits the grave of Emperor Showa during a ceremony to commemorate him.
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Japan SDF destroyer becomes unable to sail, oil leak observed
A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer becomes unable to sail off the coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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Japan, France affirm cooperation for Hiroshima G7 Summit
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and French President Emmanuel Macron agree to work closely for the success of the ...
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5,000 people race to happiness
Around 5,000 people race to happiness in an annual tradition in western Japan.
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Whale remains in Osaka Bay
A whale that was spotted in Osaka Bay on January 9 has remained.
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Youngsters celebrate adulthood in Japan
Young citizens across Japan celebrate the Coming of Age day for the first time after the country lowered its legal adult...
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