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Terakawa is not alone - for many Japanese, Paddington lacks the ubiquitous familiarity of A.A. Milne's creation, and he has never merited the “san” at the end of its name like Winnie-the-Pooh. |
| See realtime coverage | Japanese hunting of whales and dolphins has continued despite protests from celebrities, activists and environmental organizations. |
| See realtime coverage | In the diplomatic deal defined as “final and irreversible” by both countries, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promised Japan would pay 1 billion yen ($8.3 million) to a foundation for the 46 surviving victims. In return, Seoul promised not to raise ... |
The Japanese government will increase subsidies for daycare centers and hospitals specializing in taking care of sick children from April as it seeks to increase the female workforce. |
While global currency markets have swung between gains and losses this year, roiled by China's efforts to manage its currency and a slowing economy, Japan's bond market is marching relentlessly toward record-low yields. Ten-year government securities ... |
The Cabinet Secretariat has urged government agencies to have information designated as secret under the controversial secrecy law accessible for Japan's Board of Audit, if requested to do so. The Cabinet Secretariat sent a letter of notification on Dec. |
Railway firm Fujikyuko Co. is set to introduce a new Fujisan View Express train later this year as a part of a project to commemorate its 90th anniversary. |
Japan seeks UN recognition for its own 'Schindler' who saved 6,000 Jew. Japan is not unfamiliar with religious sites that are off-limits to women: Mount Sanjo in Yoshino-Kumano National Park in central Honshu is a Unesco World Heritage site that also ... |
Japanese stocks rose for the first time this year, with the Topix index posting its biggest gain in four months, as investors decided that a China-fueled global rout had gone too far. |
TOKYO, January 13. /TASS/. The Japanese government continues closely following the construction of military infrastructure on the Kuril Islands, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday. |
Japanese exports of farm and marine products are growing on an unprecedented scale, thanks in part to the expanded use of refrigerated delivery services, which ensure that fresh foods are delivered promptly and at their seasonal best. |
European and Japanese equities are a more attractive option than U.K. and emerging markets stocks, according to the global chief investment officer at UBS Wealth Management. |
Japanese tabloid media have been speculating this week that ultra popular idol group SMAP may split up. Four of the five members –– Masahiro Nakai, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Goro Inagaki and Shingo Katori –– are expected to leave the Johnny & Associates ... |
SEOUL, Jan.13, 2016 (AFP) - South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Wednesday defended a landmark deal with Japan over wartime sex slaves, saying her government had tackled a “difficult problem” dodged by her predecessors. |
| See realtime coverage | "[The sides] agreed that the DPRK's nuclear test is unacceptable and that Russia and Japan will work together on this issue, including in the United Nations," Suga said during a press conference in Tokyo on the results of a Tuesday meeting between ... |
Asian stocks rebounded from a three-year low, after a rally in U.S. equities, as Japanese shares climbed for the first time this year and China's exports unexpectedly rose. |