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Over years, Henoko undergoes changes due to US base plan

February 3, 2018

Nago, Okinawa Pref.- Henoko, a small coastal settlement with a population of about 2,000 in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, has undergone changes over the two decades since it emerged as a candidate relocation site for a controversial U.S. military base. “Henoko

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Abe asks Trump to ensure safety of US aircraft in Okinawa

February 3, 2018

Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday asked US President Donald Trump to ensure that strict measures are taken for safe operations of US military aircraft in Okinawa Prefecture. Abe made the request in an hour-long telephone conversation with

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State university, Japanese experts to set up experimental garlic farms

February 3, 2018

Mariano Marcos State University in Ilocos Norte has partnered with a group of Japanese experts specializing in black garlic to set up experimental garlic farms in various parts of the province. This was disclosed by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on

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Abe determined to improve Japan’s fiscal health

February 2, 2018

Tokyo- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed his strong determination on Friday to improve Japan’s fiscal health, reiterating that the government will set a new target for achieving a primary budget surplus by summer this year. “We will never back down

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Flu patients in surveyed hospitals hit another high

February 2, 2018

Tokyo- The number of influenza patients in Japan hit a record high for the second straight week, the health ministry said Friday. The average number of patients at some 5,000 medical institutions across Japan that are regularly surveyed reached a

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Japan FSA inspects Coincheck over cryptocurrency theft

February 2, 2018

Tokyo- Japan’s Financial Services Agency conducted Friday an on-site inspection on virtual currency exchange operator Coincheck Inc. over the loss of massive customer assets due to hacking late last week. Through the inspection, conducted under the revised payment services law,

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US vice president Pence to meet Abe on Wed.

February 2, 2018

Tokyo- US Vice President Mike Pence will hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Friday. Pence is scheduled to make a three-day visit to Japan from Tuesday. At their meeting, Abe

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English adopted for more junior high entrance exams in Japan

February 2, 2018

Tokyo- More and more private junior high schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai western Japan region are introducing English in their general entrance examinations. Parents are showing great interest in the subject, reflecting progress in globalization and

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