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Police get arrest warrant as survivor recalls Kyoto arson

TOKYO — Japanese police have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect as soon as he regains consciousness from injuries …

Japan’s ruling coalition secures upper house majority

TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition secured a majority in Japan’s upper house of parliament in elections Sunday …

Japan votes for upper house; Abe’s party seen as favourite

TOKYO — Japanese were voting Sunday in an election for the upper house of parliament, where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s …

Suspect in animation studio arson fire reportedly had grudge

TOKYO — Police on Friday were investigating at the blackened, gutted building in Kyoto where a man raging about theft …

Japan summons SKorean envoy to protest wartime labour dispute

TOKYO — Japan’s foreign minister on Friday summoned South Korea’s ambassador and accused Seoul of violating international law by refusing …

Anime studio hit by deadly fire is known for skill, fan base

TOKYO — It may not be as famous as Japanese anime legend Studio Ghibli, but Kyoto Animation has many core fans and …

Japan says it won’t discuss or retract SKorea export rules

TOKYO — Japan said Tuesday it does not plan to retract or renegotiate its stricter controls on high-tech exports to …

Japan resumes commercial whaling despite low demand

TOKYO — Japanese whalers returned to port Monday with their first catch after resuming commercial whaling for the first time …

Report: Japan’s 84 year old former empress has heart problem

TOKYO — Japan’s 84-year-old former Empress Michiko has a heart problem that needs monitoring but can go ahead with a …

US, Russia blame each other as ships nearly collide in Asia

2 of 2: Our servicemembers will continue to abide by established rules, regulations and nautical norms. We will not allow …

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