Tobacco taxes could be going up
Japan may lift the tobacco tax as part of next fiscal year's tax reform.
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Nissan hid unauthorized inspectors from government
As details of the Nissan inspection scandal continue to surface, Nippon TV learns that Nissan moved unauthorized inspect...
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11 nations aim to seal free trade deal without US
11 nations look to agree on the outlines of a free trade deal that would exclude the US.
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Abe, Trump agree to put maximum pressure on N. Korea
The leaders of Japan and the US agree to heighten pressure on North Korea to maximum levels.
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Monster citrus fruit harvest begins
Farmers harvest gigantic banpeiyu citrus fruits that can grow to the size of a child's head. Monster citrus fruit harves...
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Trump speaks before US and Japanese business leaders
Donald Trump makes a speech to US and Japanese business leaders and meets Japan's Imperial Couple.
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Two Nissan plants re-inspected by government
The Ministry of Transport re-inspects two Nissan car plants after plans to improve final assembly checks are not thoroug...
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Evolving lucky bags for New Year's
New Year's is Japan's biggest holiday. Customers in Japan wait all year to snag a sweet deal in fukubukuro, or lucky bag...
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Customs introducing metal detectors as gold smuggling rises
As gold smuggling rises, Japan customs will introduce metal detectors nationwide to scan people arriving from overseas.
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