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Japanese TV cancels BTS show over band member’s A bomb shirt

TOKYO — A Japanese broadcaster cancelled a live TV appearance of the Korean band BTS after a photo went viral …

Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner at shrine ceremony

TOKYO — Japan’s Princess Ayako married a commoner in a ritual-filled ceremony Monday at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine. Ayako and groom …

Philip Morris woos puff happy Japan for post smoking era

TOKYO — Philip Morris, maker of Marlboro and other major cigarette brands, is manoeuvring to keep itself in business in …

New Okinawa chief embodies complexity of Japan’s US bases

TOKYO — The celebratory crowds in Okinawa chanted the unusual first name of the southern Japanese island’s newly elected governor, …

Japan election weighs controversy of US bases on Okinawa

TOKYO — Okinawans headed to the polls Sunday to choose a governor in an election that many see hinging on …

Japanese actor Koji Yakusho says his is a solitary craft

TOKYO — His film roles range from police officer to serial killer, dashing characters to self-destructive losers, a samurai warrior …

Japan preschools using tablets to prep tots for digital age

YOSHIKAWA, Japan — It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are …

Japan preschools using tablets to prep tots for digital age

YOSHIKAWA, Japan — It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are …

AP Interview: Japan official says Trump misunderstands trade

TOKYO — President Donald Trump’s tariff policies reflect a serious misunderstanding of the importance of free trade and Japanese companies’ …

Didi, SoftBank set up taxi hailing joint venture in Japan

TOKYO – Chinese mobile service giant Didi Chuxing and Tokyo-based SoftBank Corp. have set up a joint venture for taxi-hailing …

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