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Nissan reveals misconduct over inspector exams

November 7, 2017

TOKYO- Nissan Motor Co. said Monday that there had been misconduct over its written examinations to become certified final inspectors of finished vehicles. A third-party investigation found that there were cases in which examiners gave examinees answers to the tests,

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Japan aiming to counter China, N. Korea with stronger ties with US

November 7, 2017

TOKYO- The aim Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe strived to achieve through US President Donald Trump’s first visit to his country was to have Japan’s diplomatic policies reflected in the United States’ yet-to-to-be-fixed Asia strategies.This aim arose from a sense

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Trump meets Emperor Akihito

November 6, 2017

TOKYO- US President Donald Trump (R) talks with Japan’s Emperor Akihito (L) during their meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday, November 6, 2017. Trump lashed out at the US trade relationship with Japan, saying it was “not

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Light moment for Abe, Trump

November 6, 2017

TOKYO- US President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shiunzo Abe share a light moment during the welcoming ceremony at the Akasaka guest house in Tokyo on November 6, 2017. President Donald Trump lashed out at the US trade

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Abe, Trump agree to maximize pressure on North Korea

November 6, 2017

TOKYO- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting US President Donald Trump agreed Monday to boost efforts to put maximum pressure on North Korea to give up its nuclear and missile development. “The two of us were able to show

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Department stores unveil 2018 “Fukubukuroˮ lucky bags

November 6, 2017

TOKYO- Japanese department stores have unveiled their “fukubukuro” New Year’s lucky bags for 2018, including many packages that offer experience-based programs and “instagenic” products. Sogo & Seibu Co.’s flagship Seibu department store in the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo’s Toshima Ward

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One of 9 Zama victims identified as 23-year-old Tokyo woman

November 6, 2017

TOKYO- One of the nine murder victims found at an apartment in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, last week has been identified as a 23-year-old woman from the Hachioji suburb of Tokyo, an investigation headquarters of the Metropolitan Police

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Growing spending appetite likely to push up prices: Kuroda

November 6, 2017

Nagoya- Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda suggested Monday that the environment looks set for prices in the country to rise on the back of consumers’ growing willingness to make purchases. “It looks as though firms that had been hesitant

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