Darth Vader’s pure gold life size mask

April 26, 2017

An employee of Japan’s jeweler Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry displays a pure gold life size mask of Darth Vader, a character in the Star Wars, at their main shop in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo on Tuesday.   The pure gold

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“Dino Safari” in Tokyo

April 26, 2017

Entertainers interact with a dinosaur during Dinosaur Live show of “Dino Safari” in Tokyo, on Tuesday. The dinosaur live show will start on 26 April through 06 May 2017. (EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA- Jiji Photo)

Japanese designer on Mexico Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

April 26, 2017

Models on Tuesday present the creations of Mexican-Japanese designer Armando Takeda during the third day of the Mexico Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Mexico City, Mexico. (EPA/Alex Cruz- Jiji Photo)

Special abdication bill to mention Emperor’s “thoughts”

April 26, 2017

Tokyo- A special Imperial abdication bill planned by the Japanese government will mention Emperor Akihito’s “thoughts” on stepping down from the throne, as a product of compromise with opposition parties, a draft outline of the bill showed on Tuesday. The draft

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Abe to seek joint study on Russian-held islands

April 26, 2017

Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to seek a joint field survey with Russia on proposed joint economic activities on four disputed islands, at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday, according to informed sources. At

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Nikai to attend int’l forum on silk road initiative

April 26, 2017

Tokyo- Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will attend an international forum on the Silk Road economic belt, or the One Belt, One Road initiative, to be held on May 14-15 in Beijing. Speaking at a press conference

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Japan, US mulling joint drill in Sea of Japan

April 26, 2017

Tokyo- Tokyo and Washington are considering conducting a joint drill involving Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson also in the Sea of Japan, Defense Ministry sources said Tuesday. It is unusual for the two

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Fukushima wants reconstruction minister to work hard

April 26, 2017

FUKUSHIMA- Anyone who takes the post of reconstruction minister in Japan should work hard to regain trust in the government, Fukushima Governor Masao Uchibori said Wednesday. Uchibori made the comments at a press conference after Masahiro Imamura resigned as reconstruction minister

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