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Japan's unnecessary nationalism

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Since taking over as Japan's prime minister in December, Shinzo Abe and his conservative Liberal Democratic Party have been juggling a packed agenda of complicated issues, including reviving the country's economy, coping with the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami and managing prickly relations with neighbors like North Korea. Stirring up extraneous controversy is counterproductive, but that's exactly what he and his nationalist allies in Parliament have done. (News On Japan)

6 injured in escalator accident at Akihabara Station in Tokyo

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Six men and women suffered injuries to their hands in an escalator accident at JR Akihabara Station in Tokyo on Wednesday, police and station officials said. (Japan Today)

Japan to introduce countermeasures against H7N9

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A health ministry panel on Wednesday compiled countermeasures against the H7N9 strain of bird flu in the face of the rapid spread of the virus in China. (Kyodo)

Abe war comment roils S. Korean media

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Tokyo has again been forced into damage control over issues of history as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's remarks on Japan's wartime aggression Tuesday triggered big headlines in South Korea. (Japan Times)

MMC hit over sloppy handling of car defects

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has been accused of improper handling of vehicle defects following a series of minivehicle recalls. (Yomiuri)

Car TVs: Big in Japan (but no longer for export)

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In Japan, it's not unusual for drivers to tune in to their favorite TV show while behind the wheel. And the popularity of "digi-navi," the Japanese term for navigation systems capable of receiving digital TV transmissions, has created a growing captive audience for TV-on-wheels. (Wall Street Journal)

New moai statue sent to Japan from Chile a gift of hope

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A small Japanese town hit hard by the 2011 tsunami has a relationship with Chile and the culture of Easter Island that spans two decades. (santiagotimes.cl)

Beijing to build more carriers amid sea rows

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China has unveiled plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year, as the country extends its influence amid territorial disputes with neighbors including Japan and Vietnam. (Japan Times)

Effects of 'Abenomics' not reaching Japan's sex industry

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's pledge to boost government spending and apply substantial monetary easing has boosted the Nikkei stock index by more than 50 percent since November and sent the consumer confidence index for February to its highest level in more than five years. Tokyo Sports (Apr. 24) wonders when these positive developments might translate into a rise in business for adult-entertainment clubs. (Tokyo Reporter)

Japan's top 3 automakers log record overseas output in FY 2012

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Japan's top three automakers -- Toyota, Nissan and Honda -- all produced record high numbers of vehicles overseas in the past business year through March, due partly to increased production in North America and emerging Asian countries on robust demand, according to data released Wednesday. (Kyodo)

China calls Japan-U.S. island drill 'provocative'

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China said on Wednesday that "provocative actions" would not sway it from defending its territory, after Japan confirmed it would conduct military drills with the United States amid tension between Beijing and Tokyo over disputed islands. (Reuters)

Soccer: Japan's Kagawa rues limited contribution to United

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Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa was hailed by the Japanese press after his club clinched their 20th Premier League title, but the midfielder said he could have contributed more to the historic feat. (Channel NewsAsia)

Sony doubles annual profit forecast on asset sales, weaker yen

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Sony Corp., Japan's biggest television maker, raised its annual profit forecast amid a weaker yen and gains from selling offices and stock holdings. (livemint.com)

Canon slumps after forecast misses estimates

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Canon Inc. (7751), the world's largest camera maker, was the worst performer in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average after forecasting earnings below analyst estimates amid slumping demand for compact models. (Bloomberg)

Tokyo stocks close 0.60pc higher, Nikkei 225 index, which gained 2.32pc

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Tokyo shares rose 0.60 percent on Thursday as investors bet on Japan's economic recovery while looking ahead to a central bank policy meeting to see if it will announce any more stimulus measures. (brecorder.com)

Japan, China to hold talks to prevent sea conflict

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Japan and China are planning to hold a meeting of senior defense officials to discuss measures to prevent any accidental conflict in waters near the Senkaku islands in the East China Sea, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday. (Jiji Press)

Japan turns back to coal-fired power plants

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The Japanese government is moving to speed up the environmental assessment process for new coal-fired power plants as its power sector struggles with a surging energy bill in the wake of the forced idling of much of the country's nuclear power plants following the Fukushima power plant meltdown in 2011. (smh.com.au)

Vet gets cold, naked in Japan

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Ten can expect a healthy boost in viewership for its lighthearted entertainment series, The Living Room, this week - and for good reason. (The West)

Sentiment turning for Japan stocks? Foreign investors bail

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Chatter over whether Japan's soaring stock markets are due for a correction gained momentum after data on Thursday revealed that foreign investors, who have been huge buyers of Japanese equities in recent months, became net sellers in the past week. (cnbc.com)

Russian parents want ban on 'Death Note' manga series

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A group of parents in the central Russian region of Ural called on President Vladimir Putin Thursday to ban the "Death Note" manga series. (Jiji Press)
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