Philippines bans workers from going to Qatar
The Philippines has temporarily banned its workers from travelling to Qatar after several Arab countries broke off diplomatic ties with the Gulf state.
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Japan: Gropers urged against jumping on tracks to flee
Railway operators in Japan have jointly launched a campaign warning people accused of groping not to flee by running along the railway tracks.
Japan issued a record number of visas to foreigners in 2016
Chinese visitors accounted for 78 percent of the total, followed by those from the Philippines and Indonesia.
Chiba: Woman, daughter, granddaughter perish in house fire
It took firefighters about 2 1/2 hours to extinguish the blaze which destroyed the top floor where the family were sleeping.
4 killed in plane crash on central Japan mountain
Rescue workers found the plane on Mount Shishidake in Toyama Prefecture.
2 Japanese MSDF ships arrive in Philippines
The visit will further enhance and sustain promotion of peace, stability and maritime cooperation between the two countries.
Philippines attack: dozens feared dead after Manila gunman sets fire to resort
Police say suspect set himself alight and motive for attack on Resorts World Manila is more likely robbery than terrorism.
Gunfire at Manila hotel complex wounds 3
Red Cross officials in the Philippines say gunfire at a hotel complex in the capital of Manila has left 3 people wounded.
Japan Post to raise mail rates for 1st time in 23 years
It is the first full-fledged hikes since January 1994.
Princess Mako leaves for Bhutan
Japan's Princess Mako has left for an official visit to Bhutan.
