Aircraft meets accident in Philippine sea

November 23, 2017

TOKYO- In this photo released by the US Navy a C-2A Greyhound prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt on August 22, 2017in the PAcific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist

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Abe hopes for 3% pay growth from productivity revolution

November 22, 2017

Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed his hope on Wednesday that the government’s initiative to bring about a so-called productivity revolution will help realize 3 pct pay growth at companies. “Pay hikes are a public demand for companies,” Abe

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East Asia Summit statement shows “serious concern” over N. Korea

November 22, 2017

Naypyitaw, Myanmar- The chairman’s statement of the Nov. 14 East Asia Summit, released on Tuesday, showed “serious concern” over tensions that escalated following provocative acts by North Korea. “Serious concern was expressed over the escalation of tensions in the Korean

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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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