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Japan's nuclear plan unsettles U.S.

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Japan is preparing to start up a massive nuclear-fuel reprocessing plant over the objections of the Obama administration, which fears the move may stoke a broader race for nuclear technologies and even weapons in North Asia and the Middle East. (Wall Street Journal)

Japan, UAE sign nuclear agreement during PM Abe's visit

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Japan and the United Arab Emirates signed a civil nuclear agreement Thursday during Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to the oil-rich country, setting the stage for more sales of Japanese atomic technologies overseas. (Kyodo)

For Golden Week, tourists flood a newly affordable Japan

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The yen's sharp drop is transforming Japan's reputation as a prohibitively expensive place to visit, turbocharging the country's tourism industry long identified as a growth engine for the maturing economy. (Wall Street Journal)

Osaka high-school teacher disciplined for hooking on the side

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The Osaka Prefectural Board of Education on Thursday announced a six-month suspension for a 29-year-old female high-school teacher who was working as a prostitute in her off hours. (Tokyo Reporter)

Man arrested over murder of 72-year-old father

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Police on Friday arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly killing his 72-year-old father at their house in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. (Japan Today)

Constitution revision rule seen as key issue in Japan election

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Whether to ease a rule on amendments of Japan's constitution will likely be a key issue in this summer's election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, especially because Prime Minister Shinzo Abe supports such a change. (Jiji Press)

Japan Crown Prince, Princess return from Netherlands

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Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako returned home on Friday from a six-day trip to the Netherlands on which they attended the new Dutch king's inauguration ceremony in Amsterdam. (Jiji Press)

Confrontation over statue likely to intensify

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Confrontation between Japan and South Korea is likely to intensify over a Buddhist statue that was stolen from Kannonji temple in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, and later confiscated by South Korea. (Yomiuri)

Baseball: Matsui arrives in Japan two days before retirement ceremony at Tokyo Dome

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Hideki Matsui returned to Japan on Friday for the first time since December, when he announced he was retiring from baseball after a 20-year career in Japan and in the majors. (Japan Times)

Japan signs Turkey nuclear deal

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The Turkish government has signed a deal with a Japanese-French consortium to build a new nuclear power station. (BBC)

ASEAN-plus-3 boost economic ties amid discord in E. Asia

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Japan, China and South Korea agreed in India on Friday to enhance the region's financial cooperation, despite the absence of the finance ministers of China and South Korea. (Kyodo)

Hakata Dontaku festival in Fukuoka

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The Hakata Dontaku port festival began in Fukuoka City, southern Japan, on Friday. (NHK)

LDP aims to materialize voting age of 18 for constitutional change

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering a law revision to allow Japanese people as young as 18 years old to join national referendums on constitutional amendments, it was learned Friday. (Jiji Press)

Japan's public debt: Don't mention the debt

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To revive Japan's economy Shinzo Abe, its prime minister, has loosed three arrows. Temporary fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and structural reform together make up the strategy known as "Abenomics". But many reckon there needs to be a fourth dart in the quiver: fiscal consolidation over the longer term to tackle the country's vast public debt, which is expected to approach 240% of GDP next year. (The Economist)

2 students drown while swimming in Nagano lake

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Two university students drowned while swimming in Lake Nojiri, Nagano Prefecture, police said Saturday. (Japan Today)

Abe returns from 4-nation tour

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has returned from his 4-nation tour. Abe arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Saturday, completing a 7-day tour that took him to Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. (NHK)

ADB flags danger of Asia forming 'asset bubbles'

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Emerging Asia needs to be on guard against "asset bubbles" as central banks around the globe loosen monetary policy, Asia Development Bank Managing Director Rajat Nag warned. (Japan Times)

NPA eyes counseling to end repeat offenses by stalkers

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The National Police Agency will try to prevent stalkers from repeating offenses by encouraging them to undergo counseling and treatment at specialized institutions. (Yomiuri)

Japanese journalist killed in Syria wins World Press Freedom Hero award

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Video journalist Mika Yamamoto, who was killed last year while covering Syria's civil war, has been named joint winner of the 2013 World Press Freedom Hero award, the International Press Institute announced. (Japan Times)

Woman held for throwing 2-yr-old daughter from 4th-floor balcony

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Police on Saturday arrested a 31-year-old woman for allegedly throwing her two-year-old daughter from the 4th-floor balcony of their apartment in Ageoshi, Saitama Prefecture. (Japan Today)
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