Japan, NZ to lead TPP without US
Japan and New Zealand agree to spearhead debate on the Trans-Pacific Partnership without the US.
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Tepco eyes restarting nuclear plant
Tokyo Electric Power Company hopes to resume operations at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant to revive its business.
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Lawson latest to go decaf
Japan's convenience store giant Lawson has become the latest to go decaf.
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Safety of street go-karting under review
The transport ministry is reviewing the safety of street go-karting for the first time in light of rising traffic accide...
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Website posts manga without permission
Publishers are considering legal action after a website called Free Books posted a large number of manga and magazines w...
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US raps growing trade deficit with Japan
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross criticizes the growing trade deficit with Japan.
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Japan produces gas from methane hydrate
Japan produces gas from promising energy source methane hydrate for the first time in four years.
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Casanova sets McDonald's Japan back on track
McDonald's Japan president Sarah Casanova works to bring the company back from low profits and a food safety scandal.
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¥5M per night castle targets wealthy
For ¥5M or about $45K per night, visitors to Japan will soon have the chance to stay in a castle and live like a lord.
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