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Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
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Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast

In an ancient ceremony that occurs only once every imperial era, Japanese palace courtiers in traditional robes and hats decided…
Warm on North, chilly to South: Japan’s Korea strategy could pose risks
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Warm on North, chilly to South: Japan’s Korea strategy could pose risks

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reaching out to North Korea in the hope of arranging a…
End of an era: Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites
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End of an era: Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites

Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a towering black hat, Japan’s Emperor Akihito on Tuesday kicked off ceremonies for…
Ghosn’s trial to be delayed possibly until next year: media
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Ghosn’s trial to be delayed possibly until next year: media

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn’s trial, which was expected to begin in September, will be delayed, local media said Saturday,…
Ghosn hit with fresh charge in Japan, files for bail
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Ghosn hit with fresh charge in Japan, files for bail

Japanese authorities on Monday hit Carlos Ghosn with a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust, the fourth indictment against…
Valley of the dolls: scarecrows outnumber people in Japan village
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Valley of the dolls: scarecrows outnumber people in Japan village

In the tiny village of Nagoro, deep in the mountains of western Japan, the wind howls down a deserted street…
US, Japan kick off trade talks amid China deal optimism
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US, Japan kick off trade talks amid China deal optimism

As optimism grows that the United States and China are nearing a trade deal, Japan kicks off its own negotiations…
Japan court says Carlos Ghosn detention extended until April 22
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Japan court says Carlos Ghosn detention extended until April 22

A Japanese court on Friday ruled that Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until April 22, as prosecutors grill the…
Global executions at lowest level in a decade: Amnesty
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Global executions at lowest level in a decade: Amnesty

Executions fell worldwide by nearly a third last year to their lowest levels in at least a decade, but several…
Ghosn accuses Nissan executives of ‘backstabbing’ plot
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Ghosn accuses Nissan executives of ‘backstabbing’ plot

Carlos Ghosn has accused “backstabbing” Nissan executives of a “conspiracy” to have him arrested over fears he planned to merge…
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