Govt won't appeal ruling over disclosure of papers related to civil servant's death

Govt won't appeal ruling over disclosure of papers related to civil servant's death

The Japanese government has decided not to appeal a ruling by the Osaka High Court that rejects the Finance Ministry's d...

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Nissan set to step back from merger talks with Honda

Nissan set to step back from merger talks with Honda

Nissan Motor is set to step back from merger talks with Honda Motor, according to sources.The two automakers, which anno...

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Driver remains missing 10 days since truck falls in sinkhole

Driver remains missing 10 days since truck falls in sinkhole

The 74-year-old driver of a 2-ton-truck that fell into a sinkhole remained missing 10 days after the hole appeared on Ja...

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Heavy snowfall warnings: Elderly woman found dead in snow plow accident

Heavy snowfall warnings: Elderly woman found dead in snow plow accident

An intense cold front has hit the Japan Sea coastline, bringing heavy snowfall to the area.An elderly woman was found de...

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Heavy snow envelopes UNESCO world heritage Shirakawa-go

Heavy snow envelopes UNESCO world heritage Shirakawa-go

A heavy snow warning was issued in Shirakawa Village in Gifu Prefecture on February 4.There was less snow before noon, ...

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Second ramp construction begins in massive sinkhole

Second ramp construction begins in massive sinkhole

February 5 marks the eighth day since a massive sinkhole formed in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture.The search for the driver ...

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Crown Prince attends award ceremony for researchers

Crown Prince attends award ceremony for researchers

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attended award ceremonies for young researchers in Japan on February 4.The...

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US firm demands resignation of Fuji TV's executive managing advisor

US firm demands resignation of Fuji TV's executive managing advisor

U.S. activist fund Dalton Investments and its affiliate on February 3 demanded Fuji Television Executive Managing Adviso...

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Japan braces for heavy snow

Japan braces for heavy snow

Japan is bracing for heavy snow as a cold wave is expected to stay near the Japanese archipelago through the weekend.Nor...

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Ishiba seeks to further promote Japan-US cooperation in AI field

Ishiba seeks to further promote Japan-US cooperation in AI field

S/ Ishiba Shigeru, Japanese Prime Minister / I will strive to further deepen cooperation between Japan and the United St...

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