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The threat to Japan from North Korea has reached a “new stage” now that the country is capable of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile and its nuclear weapons program has advanced, a defence ministry report said Tuesday. North Korea was the ... ( read original story ...)

Ten percent of U.S beef goes to export. Looking for a bright side of the news from Japan, Brown says the tariff bump covers only frozen, not refrigerated, beef. “Undoubtedly, we will send more non-frozen beef to Japan. But, they may reach a cap on that ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has warned that the threat from North Korean nuclear weapons ... missile that would be able to re-enter earth’s atmosphere intact, according to Kyodo news. The report also cited Pyongyang’s attempts to improve its ability to conduct a surprise ... ( read original story ...)

That, along with China's continued threatening behaviour in the East China Sea and South China Sea, is a major concern for Japan,” Mr Onodera told a news briefing in Tokyo. The ministry said the number of Japan's jet scrambles against Chinese aircraft ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- The threat to Japan from North Korea has reached a "new stage" now that the country is capable of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile and its nuclear weapons program has advanced, a defence ministry report said Tuesday. North Korea was ... ( read original story ...)

AUSTRALIA’S top female and male surfers will be supported in their bid for historic gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics by one of their own - once he stops surfing himself. Former Pipeline Master champion and pro surfer Bede Durbidge has been named as the ... ( read original story ...)

A year since becoming Tokyo governor, Yuriko Koike is riding high. Over the past year, she has won over voters by successfully portraying herself as an iconoclast battling the “black box” opacity that she says has long pervaded the decision-making ... ( read original story ...)

South Korea warned Japan on Tuesday that the bilateral relations between the countries may deteriorate if Tokyo does not relinquish its claim to the Dokdo islets, which are disputed by the countries. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The South Korean Foreign Ministry ... ( read original story ...)

On Monday, the key market gauge rose 103.56 points. The Topix, which covers all Tokyo Stock Exchange first-section issues, finished 3.95 points, or 0.24 percent, lower at 1,635.32 after climbing 7.82 points Monday. Buying and selling were largely mixed as ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday as investors opted to lock in gains, while the yen's appreciation against the U.S. dollar sent exporter issues lower and weighed on the broader market. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped ... ( read original story ...)

SHAH ALAM: Toyota customers who purchase their vehicles from any Toyota showrooms nationwide stand a chance of winning brand new Toyota Vios Sports Edition or a trip to Japan to attend the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. There are two units of the Vios Sports ... ( read original story ...)

To offer a memorable experience in various parts of your stay, Park Hotel Tokyo will continue to maximize the role of Japanese aesthetics and hospitality. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autumn-art-exhibition-scheduled-at-park ... ( read original story ...)

Pick up a guilt-free treat for yourself and enjoy it to your heart’s content - these ice creams are so cool they'll never melt. This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article. ( read original story ...)