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Thousands in Japan rally against US base on Okinawa
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Thousands in Japan rally against US base on Okinawa

Thousands of people surrounded Japan's parliament on Sunday to protest against government plans to relocate a US military base on…
Tourism Ministry eyes increase in Japanese tourists with flights starting in April
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Tourism Ministry eyes increase in Japanese tourists with flights starting in April

Egypt hopes to increase the number of Japanese tourists visiting the country with flights between Cairo and Tokyo beginning on…
Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch
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Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch

Japan placed its military on alert on Wednesday to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it threatens Japan, while…
Japan puts military on alert for possible North Korean missile test
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Japan puts military on alert for possible North Korean missile test

Japan has put its military on alert for a possible North Korean ballistic missile launch after indications it is preparing…
CNN:16 of the world’s hottest neighborhoods to visit in 2016
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CNN:16 of the world’s hottest neighborhoods to visit in 2016

It's a decision faced by many a traveler heading to a new city. Do you: A) Stay in the most popular…
Strong earthquake shakes northern Japan; no tsunami warning
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Strong earthquake shakes northern Japan; no tsunami warning

A strong earthquake struck just off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan. No tsunami warning was issued, and there…
2016’s top trending destinations
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2016’s top trending destinations

Airbnb has named Chuo-ku in Osaka, Japan the top trending destination of 2016, after the neighbourhood famous for its historic…
Abe says summit with Putin needed to resolve territorial row
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Abe says summit with Putin needed to resolve territorial row

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday that summit talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin must take place in order…
South Korea, Japan to tackle thorny ‘comfort women’ issue
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South Korea, Japan to tackle thorny ‘comfort women’ issue

Senior officials from South Korea and Japan will meet on Sunday to prepare for talks between their foreign ministers to…
Japan seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage in Syria
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Japan seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage in Syria

The Japanese government is seeking information after reports a Japanese freelance journalist is being held hostage in Syria and has…
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