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Japan has decided to shut down an experimental fast-breeder nuclear reactor that drained government finances for years without living up to hopes it would be a savior for the resource-poor country's energy needs. Government ministers decided Wednesday to ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government formally decided Wednesday to decommission ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the government's plan to relocate a US airbase to a remote part of the island of Okinawa. The island's governor wanted the base moved off Okinawa altogether and built in another part of Japan. The US has about ... ( read original story ...)

Realizing change in the how the Japanese media covers the world is going to be challenging, to say the least. Not only is there the problem of a financially shrinking news media sector—gathering and presenting international news is rarely financially ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Display Inc's state-backed main investor has agreed to provide 75 billion yen (517.13 million pounds) in aid to the struggling display maker, in a publicly funded bailout to help it reduce its dependence on Apple Inc ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA – A longtooth grouper in a Nagoya aquarium has become so accustomed to humans that it now demands to be petted and have its teeth brushed by its keeper. Named Futami No. 1, the meter-long fish at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium swims up to its 35 ... ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA – A longtooth grouper in a Nagoya aquarium has become so accustomed to humans that it now demands to be petted and have its teeth brushed by its keeper. Named Futami No. 1, the meter-long fish at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium swims up to its 35 ... ( read original story ...)

Details about the new attraction will be announced later, according to USJ. The Osaka-based amusement park is also planning to open a Nintendo-themed area that will feature characters from Nintendo’s games, including “Super Mario,” by 2020. ( 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. To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artist ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG: Most Asian markets struggled on Tuesday (Dec 20), with traders spooked by geopolitical concerns following deadly attacks in Europe, but Tokyo's Nikkei returned ... told Bloomberg News. International tensions also rose last week after China ... ( read original story ...)

The 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon will not only feature sleek concept cars as Honda recently teased a pair of minivan concepts that will be revealed at the upcoming event. Based off the Freed minivan, both concepts feature a distinct exterior finish that could ... ( read original story ...)

Based on algorithms that examine changes in the intensity of illumination, as well as a range of published statistics, including those for industrial production and trade, the Tokyo-based company can accurately forecast changes in gross domestic product ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo, Dec 20 (IANS) Tokyo shares opened lower on Tuesday on the firmer yen against the US dollar overnight. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 22.15 points, or 0.11 per cent, from Monday to 19,369.45, Xinhua news agency reported. The broader Topix ... ( read original story ...)

It’s therefore appropriate to continue with powerful monetary easing,” Kuroda told a news conference on Tuesday ... economist at Tokai Tokyo Research Center. “Kuroda says he is not targeting the yen, but in reality he is. He looked happy with ... ( read original story ...)

Mazda will be displaying two unique MX-5s at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, showing off some new custom parts and paints. The first model is the RF Custom Style, based on the new fastback model which was revealed earlier this year. To give it some fresh ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo One Piece Tower, the permanent theme park based on One Piece, is commemorating the 20th anniversary of One Piece’s serialization in 2017 with new changes and events for the new year! And on Jan. 1, 2017, adults and children can both enter the park ... ( read original story ...)