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Back to SearchCentral Japan Farm Racing to Save Disappearing Kiso Horse Breed
A farm in the central Japan prefecture of Nagano is working to save a Japanese horse breed called "Kiso uma," or Kiso horse, with only about 140 such…
2 days, 12 hours ago
Osaka Governor, Mayor to Face Elections over Metropolis Plan
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama announced Thursday their intention to tender their resignations the following day…
2 days, 21 hours ago
LDP May Lose Many Constituencies after CDP, Komeito Join Forces
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may lose many single-seat constituencies for the House of Representatives, as the main opposition Constitutional …
2 days, 21 hours ago
Japanese Astronaut Yui Returns to Earth from ISS
Japan's Kimiya Yui and three other astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday, aboard the U.S. spacecraft Crew Dra…
2 days, 22 hours ago
Yokohama Mayor Accused of Power Abuse
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka was accused Thursday of abusive remarks and inappropriate behavior toward city officials and assembly members.
2 days, 23 hours ago
Japan, Philippines Sign Mutual Logistics Support Pact
The Japanese and Philippine foreign ministers met in Manila on Thursday and signed a bilateral acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, or ACSA, to…
2 days, 23 hours ago
Megaquake Probability Off Nemuro Rises to around 90 Pct: Panel
The probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8-8.5 occurring along the Chishima Trench off the city of Nemuro in the northernmost Japan pre…
3 days ago
Panel Begins Talks on New Growth Strategy for Financial Sector
A Japanese government panel began talks on Thursday to draw up a new growth strategy for the financial sector by this summer.
3 days ago
Asahi Breweries' Sales Down over 20 Pct in Dec.
Asahi Breweries Ltd. said Thursday that its sales dropped by over 20pctlast December from a year earlier, as the company was forced to cut shipments …
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CDP, Komeito Agree to Form New Party before General Election
Leaders of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito, also an opposition party, agreed Thursday to form a new centrist…
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