Japan Eyeing Free Rubella Vaccination for Adult Men

November 27, 2018

Tokyo–Japan’s health ministry is considering free rubella vaccination for men in their 30s to 50s, with men in the age groups accounting for a large portion of patients in the ongoing outbreak of the infectious disease in the country, it

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Okinawa Eyes Base Relocation Referendum on Feb. 24

November 27, 2018

Naha, Okinawa Pref.–Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki is making final arrangements to hold a prefectural referendum on Feb. 24 next year on whether to approve the relocation of a key U.S. military base within the southern Japan prefecture, a senior prefectural

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Japan Eyes Introduction of Multipurpose Aircraft “Mother Ship”

November 27, 2018

Tokyo–The Japanese government is considering including a plan to introduce a multipurpose aircraft “mother ship” in its new basic defense program to be compiled at the end of this year, informed sources have said. The envisaged ship, which is expected

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Ghosn Hires Renowned U.S. Law Firm: WSJ

November 27, 2018

New York–Former Nissan Motor Co. <7201> Chairman Carlos Ghosn has concluded a contract with a renowned U.S.-based law firm, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, which represents major U.S. financial institutions, will defend

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6 Bodies Found at Private Home in Miyazaki

November 26, 2018

Miyazaki–Police discovered six bodies at a private home in the town of Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Monday, and launched an investigation over the suspected murders. Later on the day, a person was found floating in a nearby river.

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8 Served Arrest Warrants for Fraud over Tokyo Land Deal

November 26, 2018

Tokyo–Tokyo police on Monday served fresh arrest warrants on eight members of a fraud group for swindling billions of yen out of Sekisui House Ltd. <1928> over a land deal. They included Masami Haketa, 63, who allegedly pretended to be

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Japan Outlines Advanced Technology “Super City” Plan

November 26, 2018

Tokyo–The Japanese government on Monday released an outline of its “super city” initiative seeking to ease regulations in designated areas to promote the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data. The outline, complied at a meeting

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S. Korean Lawmakers Visit Takeshima

November 26, 2018

Seoul–A suprapartisan group of South Korean lawmakers on Monday visited the disputed Sea of Japan islets of Takeshima, controlled by Seoul and claimed by Tokyo, informed sources said. According to the sources, the group, which included Na Kyung-won of the

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