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Fukushima No. 1 chief feared nuclear doom for eastern Japan

The late chief of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant feared that the core meltdowns of March 2011 would cause catastrophic damage to eastern Japan, his testimony shows.
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Japan won't express intention to gain ability to strike missile sites, source says

Japan does not plan to mention, in revised guidelines on defense cooperation with the United States, the goal of acquiring the ability to attack enemy ballistic missile launch sites, a ...
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Sources say Obuchi tipped to replace Ishiba as LDP secretary-general

Former Cabinet Minister Yuko Obuchi has emerged as a candidate to replace Shigeru Ishiba as secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
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Over 10 people may have contracted dengue fever around Yoyogi Park: Fuji TV

More than 10 people who visited Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park or its vicinity might have contracted dengue fever, Fuji TV reported Monday. Last week, three people commuting to the same school ...
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Fukushima fallout: solidarity turns to resentment in city hosting evacuees

by Mari Saito and Antoni Slodkowski

Like many of her neighbors, Satomi Inokoshi worries that her gritty hometown is being spoiled by the newcomers and the money that have rolled into Iwaki since the Fukushima nuclear disaster almost 3½ years ...
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Hong Kong braces for protests as China rules out full democracy

by Michael Martina and James Pomfret

Prodemocracy activists vowed on Sunday to bring Hong Kong’s financial hub to a standstill after China’s parliament rejected their demands for the right to freely choose the former British colony’s next leader in 2017. ...
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Rebel entrepreneur turns job market on its head

by Tomohiro Osaki

Yujun Wakashin seeks to present an alternative lifestyle that he hopes will serve as a wake-up call for dropouts, shut-ins and underutilized hopefuls such as high school girls.
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Glimpses of Ryogoku, Japan's sumo wrestling mecca

by Satoko Kawasaki

Home to the Kokugikan sumo stadium, Tokyo’s Ryogoku district in Sumida Ward has long been known as the mecca of the sport. Around the stadium, where three of the six national tournaments are held ...
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Fujifilm just one of several struggling manufacturers jumping into medicine

by Katie Forster

When Japan announced it was ready to supply a new drug to help combat the deadly Ebola virus, one unusual detail emerged — it would be made by Fujifilm. The company synonymous with cameras ...
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Fukushima fallout: solidarity turns to resentment in city hosting evacuees

by Mari Saito and Antoni Slodkowski

Like many of her neighbors, Satomi Inokoshi worries that her gritty hometown is being spoiled by the newcomers and the money that have rolled into Iwaki since the Fukushima nuclear disaster almost 3½ years ...
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Hong Kong braces for protests as China rules out full democracy

by Michael Martina and James Pomfret

Prodemocracy activists vowed on Sunday to bring Hong Kong’s financial hub to a standstill after China’s parliament rejected their demands for the right to freely choose the former British colony’s next leader in 2017. ...

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Three Chiba cities will store radioactive waste if state fails to build final disposal site, NHK says

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Indian leader Modi arrives for summit with Abe

by Masaaki Kameda

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kansai International Airport on Saturday for a five-day visit in which he is expected to seek stronger security and economic ties with Japan in the face of China’s rising territorial ambitions and military might. Calling Japan and ...

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Nishikori powers into final 16

Kei Nishikori advanced to the round of 16 at the U.S. Open for the first time since 2008 with a straight-sets victory over Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer on Saturday. World No. 11 Nishikori won 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, and will face big-serving Milos Raonic in the ...

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Kazu Kuzuwata: 'You'll never find a rainbow if you're looking down'

by Elliott Samuels

Name: Kazu Kuzuwata Age: 34 Nationality: Japanese Occupation: IT engineer Likes: Music, the sea, Haruki Murakami, respect, advanced technology Dislikes: Pollution, disrespect 1. What does the kanji that comprises your first name mean? Would you say it matches your personality? My kanji character, 和 ...

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Dealing with addiction: Japan's drinking problem

by Masami Ito

We admit we are powerless over alcohol and we need help to break the habit. We will participate in meetings and speak frankly about ourselves. We will reflect on our mistakes and accept the damage that alcohol has caused. We will strive to change ...

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Inside author David Mitchell's metaphysical mind

by Andrew Lee

Outside the vista windows of the Hotel New Otani’s Garden Lounge cafe in Tokyo, it’s snowing, in March, and it suddenly feels like the spring flowers in the Japanese garden below may have popped too soon. David Mitchell wonders aloud what kind of flowers ...

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Child poverty in Japan

The government's first-ever policy outline to address the growing problem of child poverty in Japan lacks specific targets or financial measures to correct the situation.

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World's cities not as livable

A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit reveals that many cities have become less livable since the worldwide economic downturn in 2009. Yet, the higher-ranking cities tended to stay at the same level as in past years.

Abe faces roadblock this fall

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears to be approaching a roadblock this fall in the form of defeat in the Okinawa gubernatorial election, possible chaos over the relocation of Futenma air station and mounting sentiment throughout Japan against U.S. military bases.

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Has Britain stepped closer to exiting the EU?

The likelihood of a British exit from the European Union seems to be increasing — which fundamentally alters the importance of the Sept. 18 referendum on Scottish independence.

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

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