Gov't reaction to new emperor

Gov't reaction to new emperor

The Japanese government designates Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremonies as state affairs.

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Ghosn proclaims innocence in video

Ghosn proclaims innocence in video

Embattled former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn reasserts his innocence in a prerecorded video and says he is victim of co...

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Yen banknotes to get makeover

Yen banknotes to get makeover

Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso announces plans to revise the design of yen banknotes and the 500-yen coin.

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60% of Japan likes Reiwa name

60% of Japan likes Reiwa name

A survey says 60% of Japan feels good about the next Imperial name.

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Reiwa: Govt announces new era name

Reiwa: Govt announces new era name

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announces the name of Japan's next era, Reiwa, ahead of Emperor Akihito's abdicat...

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Gov't warns of eating toxic plants

Gov't warns of eating toxic plants

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency cautions people on eating toxic plants that look like leeks.

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Okinawa base move enters new phase

Okinawa base move enters new phase

Work to move a US base in Okinawa meets protest as it enters a new phase of landfill.

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Japan not to submit resolution against N.Korea

Japan not to submit resolution against N.Korea

Japan has decided not to submit a resolution on the North Korean human rights situation to the United Nations.

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Okinawa gov asks Abe to stop US base relocation

Okinawa gov asks Abe to stop US base relocation

The governor of Okinawa asks Japan's prime minister to stop a US base relocation after a majority voted against it in a ...

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Japan reacts calmly to no agreement

Japan reacts calmly to no agreement

Japanese officials react calmly to the failure of Trump-Kim denuclearization talks in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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