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New system eyed to cut prices of costly drugs

November 22, 2017

Tokyo- The Japanese government plans to introduce a new system to cut the prices of expensive drugs in order to prevent deterioration in financial conditions of public health insurance programs, it was learned on Wednesday. The envisioned system will allow

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LDP gives up planned cap on preschool education aid

November 22, 2017

Tokyo- Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party has given up the idea of setting a cap on planned financial assistance aimed at making preschool care and education free of charge, Jiji Press learned Tuesday. Previously, the ruling party planned to limit the

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Princess Mako’s wedding set for Nov. 4 next year

November 22, 2017

Tokyo- The wedding of Japanese Princess Mako and her fiance-to-be, Kei Komuro, is set for Nov. 4, 2018, which is Sunday, the Imperial Household Agency said Wednesday. Ahead of the wedding, the couple’s “Nosai no Gi” engagement ceremony will be

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Tax breaks mulled for firms raising wages, investing more

November 22, 2017

Tokyo- Japan’s government and ruling camp are considering expanding tax breaks for companies active in boosting wages and capital expenditures, informed sources said Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democratic Party-led government is likely to disqualify companies unwilling to make such moves

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April ’19 abdication leading option for emperor: sources

November 22, 2017

Tokyo- The leading current option for the date of Japanese Emperor Akihito’s planned abdication is April 30, 2019, informed sources said Wednesday. If this date is confirmed, Crown Prince Naruhito’s accession to the throne and the start of a new

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In foreign visitors, Hokkaido banks see way out of quagmire

November 21, 2017

Sapporo- Since the failure of Hokkaido Takushoku Bank in November 1997, Hokkaido, northernmost Japan, has been shrinking steadily as a market due to its falling population, leaving local bankers acutely anxious about the sustainability of their business. Seeking a new

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LDP OKs draft support package for farmers hit by TPP, EPA

November 21, 2017

TOKYO- The Liberal Democratic Party approved Monday a final draft of a policy package to support Japanese farmers and companies that will be affected by the new Trans-Pacific Partnership deal and Japan’s bilateral economic partnership agreement with the European Union.

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Japan urges top Myanmar commander to address Rohingya issue

November 21, 2017

Naypyitaw, Myanmar- Visiting Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kazuyuki Nakane has told Myanmar’s top military officer that it is necessary to punish those responsible for any human rights abuses against Rohingya people, a Muslim minority group in the Southeast

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