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Japan slaps additional sanctions against Iran over nuclear program

Politics › 10:18 AM JST - 3rd September

TOKYO — The cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan approved Friday a set of additional sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program,…

No. of Internet crime cases hits record high in 1st half

Crime › 05:25 AM JST - 3rd September

TOKYO — Police responded to a record 2,444 Internet crime cases nationwide in the first half of this year, a National Police…

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Only 4% of school nurses favor cervical cancer vaccination at school

National › 04:53 AM JST - 3rd September

OKAYAMA — Only 4% of about 200 school nurses think it appropriate to inoculate girls against cervical cancer at school,…

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Man's throat slashed at front door in possible case of mistaken identity

Crime › 09:00 AM JST - 3rd September

SHIZUOKA — A man was slashed across the neck by an assailant carrying a bladed weapon after answering his front…

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Pink Lady announce 6th reunion

Pink Lady announce 6th reunion

Entertainment › 04:16 AM JST - 3rd September

TOKYO — Pink Lady, the Japanese pop duo who dominated the charts in the 1970s, held a press conference this…

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Disgusted with Abe, Mori wants to quit LDP faction

Politics › 07:03 AM JST - 3rd September

TOKYO — Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori submitted a letter of resignation Thursday to a faction within the main opposition…

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Only 2 Japanese firms on Forbes' list of top 200 Asian SMEs

Business › 05:37 AM JST - 3rd September

SINGAPORE — Only two Japanese firms made it onto Forbes magazine's list Thursday of Asia's 200 top small and medium…

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Sony to launch full online music distribution service by year-end

Technology › 06:13 AM JST - 3rd September

BERLIN — Sony Corp will launch a full-fledged online music distribution service based on cloud computing technology later this year,…

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Nishikori wins 5-setter against Cilic in 5 hours

Nishikori wins 5-setter against Cilic in 5 hours

Sports › 06:05 AM JST - 3rd September

NEW YORK — Japanese qualifier Kei Nishikori upset 11th-seeded Marin Cilic at the U.S. Open in a five-set marathon that took…

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Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near border

World › 09:55 AM JST - 3rd September

MONTERREY, Mexico — A shootout between soldiers and purported drug cartel gunmen killed 25 suspects Thursday in northern Tamaulipas state, near…

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From left: Mika Nakashima, Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter and Wentworth Miller pose on the red carpet at the…

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Introduction of eco-friendly coffee sought at university cafes

Lifestyle

TOKYO — A group of students at Tokyo's Sophia University is seeking to introduce environmentally friendly ''sustainable coffee'' at school…

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Erika Sawajiri: Inside the head of Japan's outspoken star

Erika Sawajiri: Inside the head of Japan's outspoken star

Entertainment / Arts

TOKYO — "Restricting talented people is the biggest problem in the entertainment business in Japan," says 24-year-old Erika Sawajiri. "This…

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We youngsters lack passion and ambition? Hardly

Commentary

I was watching NHK recently and a show came on in which young adults were having a heated…

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Where, oh where has my little car gone?

Kuchikomi / Shukan Post

Five years ago, Sagamihara City resident Atsuko Kuwata's Toyota Land cruiser was stolen. In May of this year,…

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The ultimate serviced office

The ultimate serviced office

Executive Impact

TOKYO — For many companies looking to set up shop in Japan, it is usually not worth the investment early…

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Electronic treadmill

Electronic treadmill

New Products

TOKYO — Manufacturer Alinco will release an electronic walking treadmill -- the Electric Walker 3010 -- that comes with voice…

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Blair memoir excites booksellers, riles critics

Blair memoir excites booksellers, riles critics

Book Reviews

LONDON — It's a political memoir with celebrity trappings -- secrecy, security, a multimillion-dollar deal and, crucially, controversy. Tony Blair's…

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Delta upbeat on Japan business amid strong yen

Travel

TOKYO — Delta is upbeat about its business in Japan as new routes and the surging yen boost travel and…

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