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Tokyo to recognise same-sex unions but not as lega...

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UK and Japan agree defence deal as Johnson warns o...

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UK and Japan set to agree ‘landmark’ new defence a...

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Japanese Prime Minister and Pope discuss nuclear arms after North Korea test

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Child’s body found after tour boat sinking in Japan

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Ten of 26 people from sunken Japan tour boat confirmed dead

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Search locates nine people from tour boat missing off northern Japan

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Seven people found from tour boat missing in Japanese waters

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US drone company Zipline starts delivering medicine in Japan

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Japan celebrates cherry blossoms season without Covid-19 restrictions

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Tokyo residents warned of potential blackouts as a result of earthquake

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Two dead and 94 injured after powerful earthquake hits Japan

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Two million homes lose power as Japan is hit by powerful earthquake

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Japan to fully lift coronavirus restrictions as infections slow

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Japan-US marine combat drills held amid fears over Chinese and Russian activity

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Queen Victoria’s lost Japanese screen paintings rediscovered in Royal Collection

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Honda and Sony join forces for new electric vehicle

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Toshiba chief executive steps down amid restructuring efforts

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Toyota to suspend production at its 14 plants in Japan

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Eve Muirhead ends long wait for Olympic gold as GB beat Japan in curling final

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Japan considers easing Covid border controls amid criticism

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Robot photos appear to show melted fuel at Fukushima reactor

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Toyota sales slip due to computer chips crunch

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Honda’s sales and profits drop amid rising costs and chip shortages

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Fukushima operators send robot into worst-hit nuclear reactor

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Experts to visit Fukushima plant to check water release plan

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New US envoy vows to strengthen alliance in meeting with Japanese PM

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Japanese game maker Nintendo’s profits hurt by chips crunch

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Toyota looks to the moon and beyond with new lunar vehicle

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Cancer lawsuit launched over Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster

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Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

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Japan widens virus restrictions as Omicron variant surges in cities

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Virus measures and defence are top priorities for Japan’s prime minister

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Twin panda cubs delight fans with Tokyo zoo debut

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Japan agrees US military curbs to tackle Covid

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Nicolas Cage ‘elated’ to be expecting his first child with wife Riko Shibata

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Japanese tycoon returns from space with dreams of business expansion

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Japan approves new restrictions for areas hard-hit by Covid

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Japanese leader promises further measures against Omicron variant

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Japanese Frozen star Sayaka Kanda dies at 35 after tragic fall from hotel

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Japan agrees record extra budget to fund Covid-19 measures

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Police identify prime suspect in Japan clinic fire which killed 24 people

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Police search house of man linked to fire that killed 24 in Osaka building

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24 dead after suspected arson hits eight-storey building in Japan

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More than 20 feared dead in building fire in Osaka

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Dozens feared dead in building fire in Osaka

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Toyota pledges to offer range of 30 fully electric vehicles by 2030

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Russia deploys missile systems near Pacific islands claimed by Japan

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Japan suspends reservations on incoming flights to halt spread of Covid variant

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Japan confirms first case of Omicron variant

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Japan bans entry of foreign visitors due to Omicron variant’s spread

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No joy for O’Brien in Japan Cup as Contrail ends on a high

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UN experts to review plans for release of Fukushima water

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Japan’s former princess arrives in New York for life with commoner husband

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Japan’s former princess leaves for US with her commoner husband

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Nissan reports quarterly profit despite supply issues

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Mayhem on train as man dressed in Joker costume stabs passengers and sets carriage alight

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Japanese PM focuses on economy after election win

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Man held after 17 people injured in stabbing spree on Tokyo commuter train

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Japanese premier Fumio Kishida’s coalition set to keep majority

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Japan votes in national election in first key test for new prime minister

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Japan’s Princess Mako says goodbye to her parents and royal status - as she follows her heart to marry a commoner

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Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal status to marry commoner

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Toyota testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars

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Japan’s met office increases warning level on volcano after eruption

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Japan’s prime minister demands investment in military during debate

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Giant panda cubs at Tokyo zoo given names ahead of public debut

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Kishida vows to lead with ‘trust and empathy’ to fix Japan

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32 injured in Tokyo after 5.9-magnitude quake halts trains

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Japanese parliament elects ex-diplomat Fumio Kishida as new prime minister

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Japanese workers return to offices as Covid state of emergency ends

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Kishida wins race to be Japan’s next prime minister

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Japan prosecutors close case against American in Ghosn pay trial

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Sumo great Hakuho retires age 36

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Japan’s ruling party begins race to pick Suga successor

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Would-be ruling party leader says Japan must boost defences to counter China

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Vaccine minister seeks to be next prime minister of Japan

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Japan extends coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas

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HMS Queen Elizabeth visits Japan for drill amid concerns about China

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Yoshihide Suga bows out of leadership race in sign he will step down as Japan PM

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US climate envoy visits Japan as efforts continue to fight climate change

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Japan suspends 1.63m doses of Moderna vaccine over contamination

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Fukushima nuclear plant water to be released via undersea tunnel

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Japan expands coronavirus emergency areas as cases surge

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Japan to expand virus emergency areas as cases rise

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Japan backs interim plan geared towards release of radioactive water

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Afghanistan flag to be displayed in Paralympic ceremony

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Japan’s prime minister’s ally loses mayoral poll ahead of general elections

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Kill Bill star Sonny Chiba dies aged 82

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Japan aiming to beat US and China in race to bring soil to Earth from Mars region

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‘Godfather of Sudoku’ Maki Kaji dies aged 69

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Japan’s PM marks end of war but does not apologise for country’s aggression

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Heavy rainfall triggers deadly mudslide in Japan

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Japan mayor apologises for biting athlete’s Olympic medal

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Cargo ship splits in two after running aground in Japanese port

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Nagasaki marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing

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Man held after stabbing passengers on commuter train in Tokyo

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Knifeman arrested after stabbing 10 passengers on Tokyo commuter train

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Hiroshima marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing

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