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Japan Conveys to Suu Kyi Concern about Ruling against Journalists

September 13, 2018

Hanoi- Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Wednesday conveyed to Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi concern about the recent guilty verdict against two Reuters journalists over their investigations into Rohingya people. During the meeting with the de facto leader of

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Abe Plans to Retain Suga, Nikai in Current Posts: Sources

September 13, 2018

Tokyo- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to retain Yoshihide Suga as chief cabinet secretary and Toshihiro Nikai as Liberal Democratic Party secretary-general if he wins the Sept. 20 LDP leadership election, informed sources said Wednesday. Suga has held the post

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Iranian Envoy Calls for Japan Govt Measures to Continue Trade

September 13, 2018

Tokyo- The new Iranian ambassador to Japan on Wednesday urged the Japanese government to take measures to maintain bilateral trade amid mounting U.S. pressure on the Middle East country. While expressing his gratitude for Japan’s consistent support for a nuclear

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Putin Urges Japan to Sign Peace Treaty by Year-End without Condition

September 13, 2018

Vladivostok, Russia- Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to Japan on Wednesday that the two countries conclude a World War II peace treaty by year-end, by setting no preconditions at all. Making the surprise remark at a meeting of the Eastern

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Japanese Sushi Chain Suspends Operations after Food Poisoning

September 13, 2018

Tokyo- Totoyamichi, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant operator affiliated with Japan’s Skylark Holdings Co., has been shutting all 24 outlets since Monday after food poisoning occurred at some of them. At least 39 customers have complained of food poisoning symptoms after

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Abe Voices Resolve to Meet Kim for Abduction Breakthrough

September 13, 2018

Vladivostok, Russia- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed his determination Wednesday to realize a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a breakthrough on North Korea’s abductions of Japanese citizens decades ago. “I am determined for us to

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Japan Crown Prince Visits Facility for Disabled in Paris

September 12, 2018

Paris- Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito spent time with children at a facility for the disabled in Paris on Tuesday during his official visit to France. At the facility, Les Amis de Karen, the Crown Prince asked children what they like

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2020 Games Volunteer Applications to Be Accepted from Sept. 26

September 12, 2018

Tokyo- The organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics said Wednesday it will start accepting applications for volunteers at the Games on Sept. 26. The committee plans to recruit 80,000 volunteers. The application period will close in early

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