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TOP STORIES

Opposition DPJ holds convention; may merge to form new party

POLITICS JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:35AM JST

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The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan may seek to form a new party through a proposed merger with a smaller opposition party ahead of… Read

Japan's efforts to increase numbers studying abroad hit snag

NATIONAL JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:29AM JST

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Japan's efforts to increase the number of Japanese university students studying abroad have hit a snag, with successful applicants to a public-private scholarship program falling… Read

 

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Winning smile

JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:31AM JST ( 1 COMMENT )

Japan's Sara Takanashi celebrates on the podium after winning the women's ski jumping World Cup in Oberstdorf, Germany, on Saturday.

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HEADLINE NEWS

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• Fresh arrest warrant served on NHK announcer over 'dangerous drugs' ( 0 )
• Nintendo removing 'skinship' romance touching scenes from North American 'Fire Emblem' game ( 0 )
• S Korea, Japan, China education ministers meet for 1st time ( 0 )
• Takata says CEO has no plans as of now to stand down ( 0 )
• Apple quietly working on virtual reality: report ( 0 )
• Japan beats S Korea to win Asian Under-23 soccer title ( 1 )
• Turkey issues warning to Russia after new airspace violation ( 1 )

NATIONAL

Hamamatsu retains mantle of Japan's No. 1 'gyoza' city

JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:42AM JST ( 0 COMMENTS )

The city of Hamamatsu is jubilant after government data showed the Pacific coastal city retained the coveted mantle of "Japan's No. 1 'gyoza' dumpling city" in 2015, edging… Read

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CRIME

Fresh arrest warrant served on NHK announcer over 'dangerous drugs'

JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:30AM JST ( 0 COMMENTS )

An announcer on public broadcaster NHK has been served with a fresh arrest warrant on suspicion of producing so-called "dangerous drugs" at his home in Tokyo, having been… Read

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ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo removing 'skinship' romance touching scenes from North American 'Fire Emblem' game

JAN. 31, 2016 - 05:58AM JST ( 0 COMMENTS )

Last week it was confirmed that Nintendo would be removing a scene that could be interpreted as supporting gay conversion therapy from… Read

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POLITICS

S Korea, Japan, China education ministers meet for 1st time

JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:30AM JST ( 0 COMMENTS )

The education ministers of South Korea, Japan and China on Saturday held the first three-way meeting among the countries that often spar… Read

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BUSINESS

Takata says CEO has no plans as of now to stand down

JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:19AM JST ( 0 COMMENTS )

Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp, mired in a long-running safety recall crisis, says its CEO Shigehisa Takada has no intention as of now to resign. Citing two… Read

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TECHNOLOGY

Apple quietly working on virtual reality: report

JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:22AM JST ( 0 COMMENTS )

Apple has a team secretly working on virtual and augmented reality gear in a budding challenge to Facebook-owned Oculus Rift and Microsoft… Read

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SPORTS

Japan beats S Korea to win Asian Under-23 soccer title

JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:04AM JST ( 1 COMMENT )

Japan won the AFC Under 23 championship with a thrilling victory in Doha on Saturday overturning a two goal deficit to stun… Read

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WORLD

Turkey issues warning to Russia after new airspace violation

JAN. 31, 2016 - 07:00AM JST ( 1 COMMENT )

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Moscow on Saturday that it would be forced to "endure the consequences" if its jets continue… Read

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Frogs' popularity set to soar

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JAN. 31, 2016 - 06:12AM JST
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Decade after decade, Japan has gone through one fad after, then next idolizing cute critters. In… Read

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OPINIONS

Trump becomes the choice of Republican establishment

JAN. 30, 2016 - 04:09AM JST

The 2016 presidential campaign is being driven by two politicians whose names are not on… Read

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

We’re exploring the sale of a portion of our ownership in McDonald’s Japan if we identify a strategic investor who could help advance Japan’s turnaround efforts and unlock our growth potential.

McDonald’s Corp Chief Financial Officer Kevin Ozan, responding to reports that it may sell a stake in its loss-making Japan unit. (Bloomberg)

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Cats are all the rage these days — bookstores are lined with dozens of photo books featuring cute little felines, and they’re popular online as well. Why do Japanese people have such a love affair with cats?

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EXECUTIVE IMPACT

JAL president pilots airline to new heights

JAN. 25, 2016 - 06:28AM JST
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In January 2010, when Japan Airlines (JAL) filed for bankruptcy following massive financial losses, the… Read

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PODCAST

Disrupting Japan: The Secret to Indirect Disruption in Japan - Akiko Naka of Wantedly

JAN. 19, 2016 - 06:05AM JST
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Akiko Naka takes you by surprise. When you first meet Akiko, her reserved and unassuming… Read

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KUCHIKOMI

Child poverty a growing problem among one-parent families

JAN. 27, 2016 - 07:00AM JST
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On one of the first days of January, residents of Tokyo's Itabashi Ward flocked to… Read

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