Info on Nankai Trough quake to be issued
The new information is to come in 2 types -- emergency and regular.
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Japan: Consumption tax hike on schedule
Japanese Prime Minister says he hopes to implement a long-delayed consumption tax increase as planned, unless a financial crisis occurs
Filipino man flees after being denied entry to Japan
A Filipino man who was denied entry into Japan after arriving at Narita Airport managed to escape from two security guards and flee.
Aircraft part falls on car in Osaka
A panel fell off a commercial jet and hit a car driving in central Osaka on Saturday.
Japan reaches 20mil. tourist mark
The number of foreign visitors to Japan continues to grow.
Japan’s centenarians hit record for 47th straight year
The number of centenarians in Japan totaled 67,824 as of Friday, hitting a record high for the 47th consecutive year.
Man arrested on suspicion of killing wife after money argument
The man is accused of strangling his wife to death with a cord.
Shiseido recalls 400,000 eyeliner sticks
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido is recalling about 400,000 eyeliner sticks.
Yakuza member reportedly shot dead in Kobe
A man believed to be a bodyguard for a senior yakuza figure was shot dead in Kobe City, western Japan.
Train catches fire in Tokyo
A train caught fire in central Tokyo on Sunday. No one was reported injured.
