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Moon conveys to Abe wish to hold talks frequently

May 18, 2017

Tokyo- A special envoy of South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday handed to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a letter from the president that showed his hope that the two leaders will visit each other frequently to promote top-level

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Princess Mako’s wedding likely next year

May 18, 2017

Tokyo- The wedding of Princess Mako, a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, and a former university classmate is likely take place next year, Imperial Household Agency sources said Wednesday. The 25-year-old princess and her fiance-to-be, Kei Komuro, a

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Man takes to skies in wheelchair paragliding to send message

May 17, 2017

NANYO, YAMAGATA PREF.- Bound to a wheelchair because of muscular dystrophy, Kenichi Kato refuses to limit his engagement with society as he believes he has a role to play as an individual with disabilities. His way of directing public attention to

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UNSC discusses new sanctions on North Korea

May 17, 2017

NEW YORK- The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, discussing new measures, including additional sanctions, in response to North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch. The United States and China have already launched talks on new sanctions aimed at

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Convenience stores cut prices to counter supermarkets

May 17, 2017

Tokyo- Japanese convenience stores have driven prices of daily necessities lower, aiming to better compete with supermarkets and drugstores, which are drawing customers with discounts and other price strategies. Industry leader Seven-Eleven Japan Co. cut prices on 61 items in mid-April,

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Abe, Kuroda discuss economy, financial markets

May 17, 2017

Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Wednesday met and exchanged views on the global economy and financial markets. The discussion between Abe and Kuroda came after the BOJ governor attended a two-day meeting

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South Korea hopes to revive shuttle diplomacy with Japan: envoy

May 17, 2017

SEOUL- South Korea hopes to revive shuttle diplomacy with Japan to promote dialogue between the two countries, President Moon Jae-in’s special envoy to Japan said Wednesday. South Korean National Assembly member Moon Hee-sang said he and the government hope that the

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Princess Mako’s fiance-to-be meets press with smiles

May 17, 2017

Tokyo- Kei Komuro, who is set to be engaged to Japanese Princess Mako, a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, responded to press inquiries with smiles on Wednesday, although he had little to say ahead of the official announcement of

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