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UK Government Hails 'Historic' Trade Deal With Japan

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Agreement in principle comes as Britain races to secure deals before Brexit transition ends
Japan and the UK have agreed a “historic” free trade deal, as Britain races to secure easy access to overseas markets as it prepares to leave the European Union.
“This is a historic moment f...

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A Chain Of 'Welding Theme Parks' Is Opening In Japan

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JAPAN TODAY
 
When you’re looking for fun, there’s no better place to find it than at an amusement park. The thrilling rides! The cute costumed characters! The…welding?
OK, so that last one isn’t what you’ll find at most theme parks. But if the joy of superheating and fusing slabs of metal is wha...

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Japan Eases Entry Rules For Taiwan, 4 Nations

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NHK
 
 
The Japanese government is easing entry restrictions for travelers from Taiwan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar on Tuesday.
Long-term residents, like expatriate workers, will now be able to travel back and forth between Japan and these regions.
The move is in line with the government...

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Japan Ruling Party Launches Race For Abe's Successor

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JAKARTA POST
 
Japan's ruling party on Tuesday kicked off the race to pick Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's successor, with his powerful right-hand man Yoshihide Suga commanding an all-but-insurmountable lead. Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga, the 71-year-old son of a strawberry farmer, has already secure...

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Japan Drafts Proposals To Reduce Mobile Fees

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NHK WORLD
 
A Japanese government panel has come up with a set of proposals to spur competition and lower charges for mobile-phone services. Japan has some of the highest cell phone rates in the world.
The proposals focus on the procedures and fees for changing providers.
Carriers currently charg...

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Downtown Tokyo Hotel Makes Its Rooms Absolutely Free In Exchange For One Small Favor

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SORA NEWS
 
All it takes is a few seconds to earn a free night, and they’ll even give you complimentary beer and sashimi.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Yotsuya Station in Tokyo, the Hotel New Shohei has a pretty great location. It’s near the very center of the city, with both the excitement of th...

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Kono Backs Suga For Prime Minister, But Still Has His Eye On Top Job

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono on Thursday said he supports Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga as the country's next leader to provide continuity in tackling the coronavirus crisis but also predicted he will one day be prime minister.
Identified early by local media as a po...

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New Cup Noodle Rolling Stock Automatically Resupplies You With Ramen For Disaster Preparedness

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SORA NEWS
 
Because you never know when disaster will strike, and if it does, you know you’ll want to eat ramen.
A lot of people who aren’t too handy in the kitchen will tell you that instant ramen isn’t just convenient, but a survival aid. In certain situations, though, that can legitimately be ...

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Olympic Flame Out On Display In Japan Olympic Museum

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YAHOO.COM
 
TOKYO (AP) -- The Olympic flame is going on display in Tokyo, just a short walk from the new National Stadium where it was supposed to be burning a month ago.
The flame arrived in Japan from Greece in March and has been largely hidden away in Tokyo since the Olympics were postponed un...

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Japan's Ruling LDP To Hold Leadership Vote On Sept 14

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AL JAZEERA
 
Four candidates in frame to replace Shinzo Abe as PM, but public favourite Shigeru Ishiba lacks support within party.
Opinion polls show former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba is the most popular choice among the public to be Japan's next prime minister, as four hopefuls jockey to su...

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