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Nissin Foods to lift noodle prices for first time in 7 years

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Nissin Foods Holdings said Monday it will raise the price of instant noodles in Japan by 5-8% starting from shipments in January, to pass on higher ingredient and packaging costs. (Nikkei)

Mount Ontake eruption shows fissures in volcano safeguards

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The eruption of Mount Ontake in central Japan has revealed serious holes in efforts to ensure the safety of tourists and local residents near volcanoes, gaps that can be remedied only through more communication between local governments and the country's climate agency. (Nikkei)

Roppongi 'show pub' busted for licensing violations

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Tokyo Metropolitan Police last week raided a cabaret in the Roppongi entertainment district for licensing violations, reports TV Asahi (Tokyo Reporter)

Hayabusa2 asteroid probe to launch on Nov. 30th

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Japan's second generation asteroid probe Hayabusa2 is set for launch on November 30th. (NHK)

Hokusai exhibition opens in Paris

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People in Paris will have a chance to see the work of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai from Wednesday. (NHK)

Japan shares close down 0.84pc

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Tokyo stocks fell 0.84 percent Tuesday following a surprisingly weak batch of economic data and a sell-off on Wall Street while investors were keeping an eye on political unrest in Hong Kong. (brecorder.com)

Lawson to buy supermarket chain Seijo Ishii for $500 mln

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Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc said on Tuesday that it would buy upscale supermarket chain Seijo Ishii Co for about 55 billion yen ($503 million), including debt, from investment fund Marunouchi Capital. (Reuters)

Koizumi points to Mt. Ontakesan eruption as another reason to end nuclear dependence

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Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi used the deadly Sept. 27 eruption of Mount Ontakesan in central Japan to renew his call to move the nation away from its dependence on nuclear energy. (Asahi)

Many volcano victims likely pummeled by lava bombs

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Lava bombs that rained down in the immediate aftermath of the eruption on Mount Ontakesan likely killed many of the climbers who were trapped in the disaster, according to experts. (Asahi)

37-year-old man arrested for kidnapping 12-year-old boy in Chiba

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Police in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, said Tuesday they have arrested a 37-year-old man for kidnapping and assaulting a 12-year-old boy. (Japan Today)

Japan Airlines reports hacker attack

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Japan Airlines Co. said it has become the latest target of hackers, with the information of up to 750,000 customers possibly stolen. (Wall Street Journal)

Japan plans to send officials to N. Korea for abduction details

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Japan is planning to send government officials to North Korea to learn about details of its investigations into the fates of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang, government sources said Tuesday. (Kyodo)

Tokai villagers unite in prayer

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Tokai Mayor Osamu Yamada joined others in prayer Tuesday for the victims of a criticality accident at a nuclear fuel processing facility in Tokai village 15 years ago. (The Japan News)

Toyota recalls 790,000 pickups in North America

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Toyota is recalling nearly 800,000 pickup trucks sold mainly in North America due to a defect that could damage their fuel tanks and cause fires. (NHK)

Tokyo Disney Resorts to introduce plethora of new attractions for 2015

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Supposedly 2014 was the "Year of Universal Studios Japan," as the park introduced radical changes and saw a substantial spike in attendance. This must have made Mickey Mouse and Co. a little nervous, as Tokyo Disney Resorts is introducing an almost comical number of new events and attractions for 2015 in what could be a scramble to maintain their long reign as king, or perhaps magical princess, of the theme parks. (rocketnews24.com)

DOCOMO unveils 16 new mobile devices for Winter/Spring lineup

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NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, today unveiled its 2014 winter/2015 spring lineup of mobile devices - seven smartphones, two tablets, two feature phones, one Raku-Raku ("easy-easy") phone, two mobile Wi-Fi routers, and one each feature phone and wristwatch-type wearable device for kids and juniors - which will launch in Japan on or after October 4. (jcnnewswire)

Once seen as boon, falling yen may now be bane to Japan Inc.

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The Japanese currency's exceptionally fast slide, slipping some 7 yen against the dollar since late August, is now worrying industry leaders who had previously welcomed its depreciation. (Nikkei)

NTT Docomo to launch smart fitness service in Dec.

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NTT Docomo Inc. said Tuesday that it will launch a workout data management service in December that is compatible with smartphones and smart sportswear. (Jiji Press)

Sukiya to end late-night operations at 1,167 outlets

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The Sukiya restaurant chain, which is affiliated with Zensho Holdings Co., said Tuesday it would temporarily suspend late-night operations at 1,167 outlets. (The Japan News)

Japan mulls action plans for employment of women

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A Japanese labor ministry panel Tuesday proposed that businesses will be required to draw up and disclose action plans aimed at increasing the employment of women. (Jiji Press)
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