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JOC Chief Takeda Offers to Step Down amid Bribery Allegations

March 20, 2019

Tokyo- Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda said Tuesday that he will step down at the end of his current term in June, at a time when he is under French investigation for bribery allegations linked to Tokyo’s successful bid

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Japan Wagyu Beef to Make Debut in Brazil

March 20, 2019

Sao Paulo- Sales of wagyu beef imported from Japan are set to start on Tuesday in Brazil, a major beef producer, where an import ban was lifted at the end of 2017. Prime Cater, a local whole whales Wagyu beef

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Japan, Philippines Team Up on New Resident Status

March 20, 2019

Tokyo- The Japanese and Philippine governments have signed a memorandum of cooperation regarding new types of resident status to be introduced in Japan in April. The two countries will work together to eradicate malicious brokers as well as illicit acts

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Abe to Give Address at Imperial Succession Ceremonies

March 20, 2019

Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will deliver an address as a representative of the people of Japan at ceremonies related to Emperor Akihito’s abdication on April 30 and Crown Prince Naruhito’s accession to the throne the following day, the

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Okinawa Head Urges Central Govt to Stop Henoko Landfill Work

March 20, 2019

Tokyo- Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki on Tuesday urged the central government to stop soil placement for the ongoing landfill work in the Henoko coastal district in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture. Tamaki requested that no soil placement be conducted in waters near

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Japan Govt Asks Municipalities to Help Foreign Kids Enter School

March 20, 2019

Tokyo- Japan’s education ministry on Monday asked local governments for support for foreign children living in Japan to enter school. The ministry called on the country’s 47 prefectures and designated major cities to provide foreign guardians with appropriate information. It

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Japan orders halt to Boeing 737 Max flights

March 14, 2019

Tokyo–Japan’s transport ministry Thursday told overseas airlines not to use the Boeing 737 Max aircraft for flights to and over Japan for the time being, officials said. The move followed two recent fatal crashes of the aircraft, including the one

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Child victims of social media-linked crimes hits 1,811 in 2018

March 14, 2019

Tokyo–The number of children under 18 who fell victim to crimes through social media stood at 1,811, inching down from the record high of 1,813 recorded in 2017, the National Police Agency said Thursday. Of them, 749 fell prey to

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