Japanese shares rose Thursday, with the Topix (TPX) index extending its longest winning streak in seven weeks, as steelmakers and shippers led gains on the gauge. (Bloomberg)
Japan shares rise as steelmakers, shippers lead advance
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Japan economy recovering: BoJ
The Bank of Japan has issued an upbeat assessment of the world's third-largest economy, saying it was "recovering moderately", and held off expanding its huge stimulus program. (businessspectator.com.au)
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Honda unveils world's most fuel-efficient HV
Officials at Honda Motor have unveiled what they're calling the world's most fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle. (NHK)
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BOJ chief Kuroda signals support for planned sales tax hike
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Thursday signaled his support for a planned two-stage consumption tax rise starting next year, saying it will be "extremely difficult" for the central bank to deal with a potential fall in government bond prices if the government postpones the hike. (Kyodo)
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Japan, Russia to hold "2-plus-2" security talks in Nov.
Japan and Russia agreed in a summit Thursday to hold their first bilateral security talks under a so-called two-plus-two framework in November and continue working for progress on a long-standing territorial dispute, a Japanese official said. (Kyodo)
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Leaked water may have reached groundwater
The operator of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says radioactive water that leaked from a storage tank may have reached groundwater. (NHK)
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Frozen soil wall test to begin at Fukushima plant
Japan's government is set to test a project to build a frozen artificial wall at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Engineers hope the wall will stop groundwater from seeping into the contaminated compound. (NHK)
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Steam leaks at idling Ohi nuclear power plant
The operator of the Ohi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture says steam leaks occurred in a turbine building of the facility on Thursday. But it says the steam contained no radioactive substances and resulted in no injuries or damage. (NHK)
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Int'l panel agrees on cut in young Pacific bluefin tuna catch
An international panel agreed Thursday to cut catches of Pacific bluefin tuna aged up to three years by at least 15 pct in 2014 from the annual average between 2002 and 2004. (Jiji Press)
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Obama, Japan's Abe discuss Syria crisis at G20
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday he and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shared the view that chemical weapons use in Syria was a violation of international law that must be addressed. (Reuters)
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Jomon pottery found in shape of human face
A shallow earthenware bowl, sculpted with human facial features and believed to have been used for rituals in the late Jomon period, has been excavated from an archaeological site in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, according to the city's board of education. (Yomiuri)
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Japan's Kirobo talking robot speaks 1st words in space
The world's first talking robot in space has uttered its first words in orbit, echoing famed moonwalking astronaut Neil Armstrong's "one small step" line, but this time for all robot-kind. (space.com)
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Suntory closes in on Ribena and Lucozade deal
Japanese drinks giant Suntory is closing in on a billion-pound deal which would dramatically boost its presence in the UK. (telegraph.co.uk)
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Japan PM vows to pursue growth, fiscal plan at G20, no word on sales tax
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the Group of 20 summit that Tokyo aims to achieve both economic growth and fiscal reforms with his pro-growth policy agenda, but steered clear of a pending decision on a planned sales tax hike. (Reuters)
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Monster volcano uncovered east of Japan
Geologists say they've uncovered a stupendous volcano that is the biggest in the world and rivals the greatest in the Solar System. (skynews.com.au)
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3 teenagers steal DVDs to raise money for AKB48 concert tickets
Police said Thursday they have arrested three teenagers for stealing and reselling DVDs to raise money for tickets to see AKB48. (Japan Today)
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DoCoMo to begin selling iPhone as early as autumn
NTT DoCoMo Inc will begin selling Apple Inc's iPhone as early as this autumn, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as it seeks to halt a loss of market share to rivals already offering Japan's most popular smartphone. (Reuters)
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S. Korea bans fishery imports from 8 Japan prefs. including Fukushima
South Korea said Friday it has placed an import ban on all fisheries products from eight Japanese prefectures, including Fukushima. (Kyodo)
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Vacant houses pose a problem
The number of vacant houses improperly managed is increasing as the nation grows grayer and some areas experience depopulation. (Japan Times)
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Kuroda says Japan might aid economy after tax increase
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, seeking to overcome doubts about whether his nation should proceed with a sales-tax increase, signaled policy makers can act if needed with fiscal and monetary measures. (Bloomberg)
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