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Japan's economy is shrinking, although slightly less than previously thought

The Japanese economy shrank at an annual rate of 1.8 per cent in the first quarter of this year, slightly better than the initial estimate at a 2.0 per cent. ....

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Putin says no talks with Japan unless it alters stance on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that conditions are not currently in place for his country to resume talks with Japan on a post-World War II peace treaty, blaming Tokyo for souring bilateral relations by supporting Ukraine. In response to a question from Kyodo News during a meeting with representatives… ....

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Woman, common-law husband arrested for firing air gun at elementary school daughter

Police in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, have arrested a 26-year-old woman and her 45-year-old common-law husband on suspicion of assault after they fired an air gun at their elementary school daughter. Asuka Kaneda and her common-law husband, Yasuaki Watanabe, are accused of injuring the child at the end of May, Kyodo… ....

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Tourists have made holes in a screen to take photos of Mount Fuji – Deseret News

Despite warnings, security guards, and a massive, black mesh barrier, tourists have still found a way to get the photos they're looking for. ....

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Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing

Toyota stopped production Monday of the three models made in Japan. The deceptive tests don't affect the safety of the vehicles already on roads. ....

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