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Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
World
May 13, 2019
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
World
May 8, 2019
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
World
April 30, 2019
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
World
April 27, 2019
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
World
April 22, 2019
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
World
April 17, 2019
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
World
April 14, 2019
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
World
April 12, 2019
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
World
April 10, 2019
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
World
April 9, 2019
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…