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Russia’s detention of Japanese on disputed islands irks Japan
Aug 22, 2016 09:27Japan has lodged a diplomatic protest with Russia over the detention of a Japanese interpreter visiting one of the disputed islands claimed by both countries, demanding his swift return.
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Japan to develop new missiles, deploy them near disputed territory: Report
Aug 14, 2016 04:11Japan is to develop new land-to-sea missiles and deploy them on its remote southern islands, local media say, as tensions with China increase over disputed territories.
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First robot bus unveiled in Japan
Aug 10, 2016 03:42DeNA, one of the main producers of cell phone games, has showcased the first unmanned robot bus which is set to be launched into operation next month.
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Pokeman GO game dolls march in Yokohama
Aug 10, 2016 03:39Thousands of huge Pikachu dolls, which are the main character of the popular Pokeman GO cell phone game, have marched in the Japanese city of Yokohama.
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Japan, China engage in war of words over disputed East China Sea
Aug 09, 2016 04:19China and Japan have stepped up a war of words in their long-running row over the sovereignty of East China Sea islands after Tokyo summoned Beijing’s ambassador to protest China’s activities in the disputed waters.
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Japan marks 71st anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
Aug 09, 2016 02:58Japan has marked the 71st anniversary of the US military’s deadly atomic bombing of the western city of Hiroshima, which still bears the scars of the disaster.
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Japan military on alert for possible N Korea missile launch
Aug 08, 2016 12:05Japan's new Defense Minister Tomomi Inada has ordered the nation's military to be ready to destroy any missiles fired by North Korea, a local media report says.
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Japan accuses China of intensifying tension in disputed waters
Aug 08, 2016 11:07Japan has accused China of intruding into what Tokyo considers as its territorial waters in East China Sea, pledging to respond firmly but calmly to the alleged trespassing.
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Japan protests China’s radar installation in East China Sea
Aug 07, 2016 03:54China’s recent move to set up a radar installation near disputed territory in the East China Sea has met with the Japanese government’s protest.
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Japan protests Chinese boats in disputed East China Sea
Aug 06, 2016 03:45Japan has lodged a strong protest with Beijing after some 230 Chinese fishing vessels and six coastguard ships sailed close to the disputed islands in the East China Sea.