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Removal of radioactive steam-venting pipes at Japan nuclear plant sees little progress

The removal of the pipes is an essential part of the decommissioning process and further delays could affect the schedule for decommissioning the plant’s reactors.

  • Published: May 8, 20233:10 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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PM Kishida says his ‘heart aches’ but gives no apology for forced labour

Japan has shied away from a direct apology by sticking to a broader one for its colonial rule made in 1998, when the two countries signed it into a declaration.

  • Published: May 8, 20239:10 am
  • Author Choi Si-young
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Japanese police believe Kishida attack suspect made explosives at home

When the prefectural police searched his home, they confiscated materials including chemicals, metal pipes and tools.

  • Published: May 8, 20238:40 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Fumio Kishida agrees with Yoon Suk Yeol to enhance security against North Korea

The two leaders also confirmed that Tokyo and Seoul will enhance the establishment of a supply chain for semiconductors by companies from both countries.

  • Published: May 8, 20238:40 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Yoon, Kishida agree on Korean inspection of Fukushima wastewater

Both leaders touted that the restored "shuttle diplomacy" has brought years-long strained relations back on track.

  • Published: May 8, 20238:39 am
  • Author Shin Ji-hye
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Hong Kong murder suspect ‘commits suicide’ after fleeing to Japan

A suicide note found at the scene suggests he committed suicide “to avoid punishment”, the Hong Kong Police Force said in a statement on May 6.

  • Published: May 8, 20238:06 am
  • Author Wang Zhan
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What will result from India having the world’s largest population?

However, India’s per capita GDP is currently still only about one-fifth that of China, the paper notes.

  • Published: May 5, 20235:51 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan’s Crown Prince and Princess leave for the UK to attend British King’s coronation

The trip is the royal couple’s first official visit to the United Kingdom.

  • Published: May 5, 20233:29 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Riot squad officer dies in apparent suicide in Japan PMO restroom

The officer,25, is believed to have committed suicide using his department-issued service revolver at about 4:40 a.m.

  • Published: May 5, 202312:49 pm
  • Author The Japan News
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China urges ‘high vigilance’ over Nato expansion in Asia

The remark follows a report that the alliance is planning to set up an office in Japan.

  • Published: May 5, 202312:26 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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