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Tokyo stocks close down 0.14pc

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Tokyo stocks closed down 0.14 percent on Thursday, giving up early gains as profit-taking overshadowed another record close on Wall Street, although the weaker yen supported exporters. (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

Kyoto chosen as best travel destination

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Readers of a major US travel magazine have chosen Kyoto as the world's best city to visit. (NHK)

Pop star ASKA released on bail

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Japanese pop star ASKA has been released on bail following his indictment for using stimulant drugs. (NHK)

Japanese dividends set new highs

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Japan became an investors' darling in 2013 on the heels of Shinzo Abe being elected in December 2012 and enacting a platform of economic change and reform known as Abenomics, which comprised Abe's "three arrows." (seekingalpha.com)

Anime cosplay models encourage us to try a new energy drink, we happily comply

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Two of the simplest, most effective ways to craft a marketing campaign in Japan is to cram your promotions full of either anime characters or girls in bikinis. (rocketnews24.com)

Japan Expo kicks off to crowds in Paris

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The Japan Expo, one of the world's biggest festivals showcasing Japanese culture, opened Wednesday on the outskirts of Paris. (The Japan News)

Little mention of historical issue at summit

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The leaders of China and South Korea have held their summit without directly mentioning historical issues between Japan and its neighbors. (NHK)

Japan easing of North Korea sanctions gets tacit U.S. nod

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The United States offered a tacit approval Thursday to Tokyo's easing of some sanctions on North Korea, saying it can "understand" Japan's efforts to resolve abductions of its nationals. (Japan Times)

Japan cracks down on cute mascots

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Hundreds of cuddly mascots are facing the chop after Japan's finance ministry ordered local authorities nationwide to cut back in their use, saying many of them are a waste of public money. (Sydney Morning Herald)

Man arrested over murder of restaurant manager in Aomori

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Police in Aomori said Thursday they have arrested an unemployed 37-year-old man over the murder of a woman who managed a restaurant in Aomori City. (Japan Today)

Yamanote line trains to get new look

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JR East plans to give its Yamanote line trains in Tokyo a new look from autumn 2015. (Japan Today)

2 Japanese tourists reported missing in Saipan

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Authorities in Saipan are investigating the disappearance of two Japanese tourists who were reported missing Tuesday morning. (guampdn.com)

Woman drowns in canal as record rainfall hits southwest Japan

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A 60-year-old woman drowned in a canal in Kitakyushu on Thursday as record heavy rainfall hit southwest Japan. (Japan Today)

Tokyo stocks close up 0.58pc at more than five month high

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Tokyo stocks rose 0.58 percent to a more than five-month high Friday after strong US jobs data sparked another record-breaking advance on Wall Street and a dollar rally against the yen. (brecorder.com)

Princess Noriko officially engaged in betrothal rite

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In a ceremony on July 4, Princes Noriko, the second daughter of the late Prince Takamado, became officially engaged. (Asahi)

Female Diet member subjected to sexist jeer

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It has been established a female member of Japan's Lower House was subjected to a sexist jeer during a Diet committee meeting in April. (NHK)

Kim Jong Un could have direct hand in investigating abductions

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Japan moved to ease its economic sanctions against North Korea after learning that Kim Jong Un, the reclusive country's leader, may play a direct role in the investigation of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang. (Asahi)

China's Xi denounces Japan's militarists' war as 'barbaric'

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday denounced Japan for aggression against China and Korea in the first half of the 20th century. (Kyodo)

Woman dies after being forced to drink water during exorcism

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Police in Kumamoto city said they have arrested three people for forcing a woman to drink excessive amounts of water in order to exorcise demons from her. The 51-year-old woman subsequently died. (Japan Today)

Diabetic man arrested for dangerous driving

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Police in western Japan have arrested a diabetic man on suspicion of causing a car accident while unable to drive safely due to an unusually low blood sugar level. (NHK)
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