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Japan proposes $1.4 billion loan to Indonesia

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Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed that Japan provide 1.4 billion dollars' worth of new yen loans to Indonesia for infrastructure projects. (NHK)

Japan to continue toll discounts for Tokyo Bay Aqua Line

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Japan's transport ministry is set to extend toll discounts for the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line expressway, which were initially scheduled to expire in March 2014, because of the program's economy-boosting effects, informed sources said Thursday. (Jiji Press)

Nikkei falls for 3rd straight day amid Fed tapering jitters

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The Nikkei stock index extended its losing streak to a third day Thursday as market sentiment was dampened by overnight declines in U.S. shares amid worries over an early reduction in U.S. stimulus. (hispanicbusiness.com)

Milwaukee rape ruling bolsters victims in Japan

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A 12-year battle for justice took an enormous financial, emotional and physical toll, says Catherine Jane Fisher. But for the Australian teacher of English and mother of three, it's time to savor a landmark court victory. (womensenews.org)

S Korea slams Japan's video claim on disputed islets

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South Korea has condemned Japan for publishing a video in 10 languages challenging its sovereignty over a tiny group of islets at the heart of a territorial dispute, demanding Tokyo remove it. (channelnewsasia.com)

Japan man's $185,000 burglary haul to feed 120 cats a gourmet diet

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A Japanese man went on a year-long burglary spree, making off with a haul worth $185,000 to feed 120 cats a gourmet diet, police said Thursday. (The National)

Japan hangs two convicted killers

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Two death-row inmates were hanged Thursday in the fourth round of executions since the launch last December of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government, Justice Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki said. (Japan Times)

Illumination festival at Osaka Castle

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Visitors to Osaka Castle will soon be able to enjoy a dazzling display of moving images. A high-tech illumination is set to light up the facade and surrounds of the building at night. (NHK)

Japan may ease limit on hiring temporary workers

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Japan's labor officials have proposed easing restrictions on hiring temporary workers to make it easier for companies to hire them. (NHK)

JR Hokkaido admits manipulating track data at accident site

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Hokkaido Railway Co. said Thursday that inspection data for the tracks involved in a train derailment in September had been falsified. (Jiji Press)

1.18 billion yen stolen via online transfers in Japan in Jan.-Nov.

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The amount of money stolen from online bank accounts in Japan in January-November totaled some 1,184 million yen, the National Police Agency said Thursday. (Jiji Press)

Japan and S.Korea conduct drills in China's ADIZ

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Japan and South Korea have conducted a joint search and rescue drill in a sea area where Japan's air defense identification zone overlaps China's. Aircraft from both sides took part in the drill but without informing Chinese authorities. (NHK)

Man arrested for cutting schoolgirl's skirt in train car

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Police in Chiba Prefecture said Thursday they have arrested a 41-year-old man for cutting the skirt of a junior high schoolgirl on a train. (Japan Today)

Ruling bloc OKs FY 2014 tax reform plan, burdening households

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Japan's ruling parties on Thursday adopted tax reform policies for fiscal 2014, seeking higher taxes on households despite a planned consumption tax hike next year while giving preferential treatment to companies to accelerate the nascent economic recovery. (Kyodo)

Abe's Cabinet OKs 5.47 tril. yen extra budget for stimulus steps

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet approved Thursday a 5.47 trillion yen ($53.2 billion) supplementary budget for fiscal 2013 to fund economic stimulus measures designed to minimize the potential negative impact of a sales tax hike next April. (Kyodo)

New Tokyo-Ueno rail link may confuse passengers

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The opening of an additional railway link between JR Ueno and JR Tokyo stations in spring 2015 will drastically change services of the Tokaido, Tohoku and other lines and may cause confusion among passengers. (Yomiuri)

Shibuya revelers face New Year's curbs

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Tokyo police say they will restrict public access around the main intersection outside Shibuya Station between 10 p.m. Dec. 31 and 2 a.m. Jan. 1 to prevent a crush of New Year's revelers forming for the countdown, a recurrent problem in recent years. (Japan Times)

Japan kanji of the year is 'ring' after Olympics bid

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The annual "kanji" Chinese character of the year in Japan went to "ring" on Thursday, after Tokyo's successful bid to host the 2020 Olympics, often referred to in local print media as "five rings." (Straits Times)

SoftBank on course to buy T-Mobile

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Japan's SoftBank plans to acquire T-Mobile US through its subsidiary Sprint in a move that would create the world's second largest mobile carrier by revenue after China Mobile, a report said Wednesday. (Global Post)

On the light track

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About 130 meters of "railway tracks" on a street connecting JR Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, along with wheels shaped like those of a train, are lit up, bringing visitors a sense of joy and wonder on Christmas Eve. (Yomiuri)
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