Japan envoy returns from Seoul over “comfort women” rows

January 9, 2017

TOKYO– The Japanese ambassador to South Korea returned home from Seoul on Monday in protest against the erection of a statue in Busan dedicated to so-called comfort women who were forced to work in Japan’s wartime brothels. The envoy, Yasumasa Nagamine,

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U.S. would shoot down North Korea missiles: Carter

January 9, 2017

WASHINGTON– The United States would shoot down a North Korean missile if it threatened U.S. territory or that of its allies, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Sunday. Carter made the remarks after North Korea stepped up rhetoric indicating the likelihood of

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FOCUS: Trump’s stance on Japan-U.S. alliance key to Asia stability

January 9, 2017

WASHINGTON– With U.S. President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on Jan. 20, Japan and other Asian countries are closely watching whether he will modify his stance on alliances and give U.S. allies an early and unequivocal reassurance of Washington’s security

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FEATURE: Century-old warehouse becomes must-see for vintage car enthusiasts

January 9, 2017

KOBE– A nearly century-old red brick warehouse in the major western Japanese city of Osaka has turned into a mecca for enthusiasts of vintage and classic cars in Japan, enabling visitors to get up close to pieces of motoring history. Glion Museum on the

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Yoshida gets 1st goal of season in Southampton’s FA Cup draw

January 8, 2017

LIVERPOOL, England – Japan defender Maya Yoshida bagged his first goal of the season on Saturday but also played a part in letting in a late equalizer as Southampton drew 2-2 away to Championship side Norwich in the FA Cup

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Sumo: Results of main bouts for 1st day of New Year sumo

January 8, 2017

TOKYO – Results of makuuchi division bouts for Sunday, the 1st day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan: Win Technique Loss Osunaarashi 1-0 utchari Chiyoo 0-1 Sadanoumi 1-0 oshidashi Chiyotairyu 0-1 Ichinojo 1-0 oshidashi Chiyootori

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Japan to set up body to promote maritime safety in Southeast Asia

January 8, 2017

TOKYO – The Japan Coast Guard plans to establish an organization dedicated to helping Southeast Asian countries improve maritime safety capabilities, apparently as part of Japan’s moves to deal with China’s assertiveness at sea, JCG officials said Saturday. The coast

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Golf: Matsuyama 2nd going into final round at Tournament of Champions

January 8, 2017

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Japan’s world No. 6 Hideki Matsuyama played himself into contention at the SBS Tournament of Champions on Saturday, moving into second place two shots behind American Justin Thomas with 18 holes to play. Matsuyama’s 7-under 66 was

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