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Fukushima Water Discharge Unlikely To Impact Tokyo-Seoul Ties: Expert

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The release into the Pacific Ocean of treated radioactive water from a crippled nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan is unlikely to have a major impact on Tokyo-Seoul relations and become a key issue in next spring's general election in South Korea, according to a South Korean ...

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Seiya Suzuki Tripled and Scored the First Run for Chicago, Tommy Pham Homers Twice, Diamondbacks Beat Cubs 6-2 to Move into 3rd NL Wild-Card Spot

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Tommy Pham hit two first-pitch home runs, Ryne Nelson was efficient on the mound in his return from the minors and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Thursday night.
Ketel Marte added his 22nd homer to help the Diamondbacks win their second straight and move a half...

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Typhoon Yun-Yeung Feared To Approach East Japan From Sept. 8 To 9

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THE MAINICHI
 
A new typhoon formed over the seas south of Japan on the night of Sept. 5, and is likely to hit eastern Japan's Pacific Ocean side with violent winds from Sept. 8 to 9, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
As of 9 a.m. on Sept. 6, Yun-yeung, this year's 13th typhoon,...

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Japan Lawmaker Arrested In Suspected Clean Energy Bribery

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KYODO NEWS
 
A Japanese lower house lawmaker was arrested Thursday on suspicion of receiving massive bribes from a wind power company, prosecutors said, in a corruption case over the development of green energy the government has sought to promote.
The arrest of Masatoshi Akimoto, who has left th...

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Johnny Kitagawa: J-Pop Agency Boss Resigns Over Predator's Abuse

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BBC
 
The boss of Japan's biggest pop talent agency has resigned after finally admitting the sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa.
Julie Fujishima resigned from Johnny and Associates on Thursday during a public apology to her uncle's victims.
Her departure comes a week afte...

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Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Moon Lander After Three Delays

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CNA
 
Japan's Moon Sniper mission blasted off on Thursday (Sep 7) as the country's space programme looks to bounce back from a string of recent mishaps.
Only the United States, Russia, China and, since last month, India have successfully landed a probe on the Moon, with two failed Japanese missio...

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Kishida Starts 7-Day Trip To Indonesia, India For ASEAN, G20 Talks

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida embarked on a seven-day trip to Indonesia and India on Tuesday, seeking to address concerns about the disposal of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, especially in response to recent criticisms from China, during multinat...

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Jordan’s King Abdullah Receives Japanese FM

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ARAB NEWS
 
Hayashi’s visit comes a year before the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Jordan and Japan
Jordan’s King Abdullah on Monday received Japan’s Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, Jordan News Agency reported. 
Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah also attended the meeting, which f...

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Japan Wrestles With Its Views On ‘Outside People’ Amid Population Crisis

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Murumuru spends his weekends toiling on building sites in Japan in the sticky heat of summer to supplement the income from his other job at a bakery. A certified IT specialist, he arrived in Tokyo from Sri Lanka a year ago, hoping to take advantage of job opportunities that have op...

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Accusers In Japanese Boy Band Producer’s Sex Abuse Scandal Hope For Company Apology And Compensation

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AP NEWS
 
A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer have expressed hope the company will provide financial compensation and introduce measures to prevent a recurrence.
They say producer Johnny Kitagawa sexually preyed on young dancers and singers for decades...

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