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'Paddington': Can the 'other bear' crack the Japanese market?

The Japan Times - ‎38 minutes ago‎
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.
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Hacker Group Attacks Japan Company Websites Over Whale Hunt

Bloomberg - ‎1 hour ago‎
Japanese hunting of whales and dolphins has continued despite protests from celebrities, activists and environmental organizations.
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Controversy grows over legitimacy of Korea-Japan sex slavery deal

The Korea Herald - ‎1 hour ago‎
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 ...

More subsidies to be given to daycare centers for sick children

Japan Today - ‎1 hour ago‎
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.

No Matter What China Does, Japan Bond Yields Drop Toward Record

Bloomberg - ‎1 hour ago‎
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 ...

Gov't auditors need access to protected info under Japan's secrecy law

Japan Today - ‎1 hour ago‎
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.

Fujikyuko to introduce new Fujisan train to commemorate 90th anniversary

The Japan Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
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 Unesco status for sacred men-only island

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎2 hours ago‎
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 ...

Japan's Topix Posts Biggest Gain in Four Months, Halting Rout

Bloomberg - ‎2 hours ago‎
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.

Japan closely following construction of military infrastructure on Kuril Islands

TASS - ‎2 hours ago‎
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.

Chilled parcel deliveries boosting Japan's fresh food exports

The Japan Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
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.

UBS Wealth: This is where we're laying our bets

CNBC - ‎3 hours ago‎
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.

Idol group SMAP rumored to be splitting after 28 years

Japan Today - ‎3 hours ago‎
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 ...

S. Korean president defends landmark deal with Japan

The Sunday Times Sri Lanka - ‎3 hours ago‎
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.
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Japan, Russia Agree to Cooperate on North Korea Issue

Sputnik International - ‎4 hours ago‎
"[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 Advance on China Trade Data as Japanese Shares Jump

Bloomberg - ‎4 hours ago‎
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.
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