Part of Japan’s alpine route reopens
Part of a scenic mountain route through central Japan's Northern Alps has reopened after being closed for the winter.
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Japan to extend sanctions against North Korea
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China, Japan compete for Philippine gas project
China and Japan are competing for a $2-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Philippines.
First gay couple in Japan approved to be foster parents
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Preparing Japan’s alpine route for reopening
Workers are busy preparing to reopen a scenic mountain route through central Japan's Northern Alps after a winter closure.
Japan: survey shows labor shortage worsening
Survey shows a growing number of Japanese employers feel their companies are understaffed.
Vietnamese girl’s funeral held in Hanoi
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Japan: Foreigners staying at Narita offered bus tours
Foreigners staying near Narita Airport outside Tokyo will be offered sightseeing bus tours starting next month.
Filipino fisherman rescued by Japanese fishing boat recounts 58-day sea ordeal
The young man recounted an astonishing tale of survival as he arrived from his first-ever plane ride at Manila airport, 3 weeks after his rescue by a Japanese fishing vessel.
