Japan Ready to Exchange Radar Records with S. Korea: Iwaya

January 8, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Tuesday showed readiness to exchange related records with the South Korean side with the aim of breaking the impasse over the Dec. 20 radar lock-on incident. “In order to surely deepen discussions with South

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Japan Wants Briefing from China on Kim’s Visit

January 8, 2019

Tokyo–The Japanese government wants to receive an explanation from Beijing on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to China, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday. “We’re making efforts to collect and analyze information with strong interest and hoping

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Abe to Visit Netherlands, Britain from Wednesday

January 8, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit the Netherlands and Britain from Wednesday to Friday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday. Abe will meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday to discuss topics, such as Britain’s exit

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Japan Justice Minister to Visit Hong Kong, India

January 8, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Justice Minister Takashi Yamashita will visit Hong Kong and India for five days from Tuesday, the Justice Ministry said the same day. This will be Yamashita’s first foreign visit since he took up the current post in October last

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Carlos Ghosn Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Tokyo Court

January 8, 2019

Tokyo–Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn denied all allegations of financial misconduct against him at Tokyo District Court on Tuesday, making his first public appearance since his arrest on Nov. 19. “I am innocent of the accusations made against

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Use of Dormant Deposits for Public Interest Starts in Japan

January 8, 2019

Tokyo–A system to divert funds sleeping in bank accounts for 10 years or longer for use in public-interest activities such as assistance to families in poverty started on a full scale in Japan this month. About 70 billion yen in

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Suspect in New Year’s Eve Cotabato blast surrenders

January 8, 2019

One of the suspects in the New Year’s Eve blast in a mall in Cotabato City surrendered to the authorities, according to regional police director Eliseo Rasco. “Last Sunday night one of the suspects, the elderly (man) was turned over

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Japan to Take Immediate Action over S. Korea Asset Seizure: Kono

January 8, 2019

New Delhi–Tokyo will take immediate action if necessary as a Japanese company faces a risk of its assets in South Korea being seized, Foreign Minister Taro Kono said Monday. “We’ll have to take immediate action if a Japanese company faces

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