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Naomi Hiratsuka, 37, poses in front of the excavator she uses to dig for the body of her daughter, missing since last year's tsunami hit the city of Ishinomaki, Japan. RAVEENA AULAKH/TORONTO STAR Raveena Aulakh Staff Reporter ISHINOMAKI, JAPAN — The wind
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OSAKA, JAPAN — The Japanese authorities arrested seven central figures in the huge accounting scandal at Olympus — including the camera maker’s former chairman and executive vice president — on Thursday as part of investigations into a decade-long cover-
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TOKYO, JAPAN, February 16, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) yesterday received a commendation from the Philippine House of Representatives for its support of relief efforts in the wake of the deadly typho
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JAPAN - Little progress has been made on local government plans to accept debris from areas hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake due to objections from local residents. In many cases, tensions have run high during negotiations between local governments
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Mitsubishi's i-MiEV electric vehicle was used for the experiment at an intersection near Tokyo Station on Tuesday. JAPAN - Vehicles have to obey traffic signals, but now they could be used to power them. The National Police Agency and Mitsubishi Motors C
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HIROSHIMA, JAPAN ― Mazda Motor Corp. and Japan Polypropylene Corp. have jointly developed resin material for lighter-weight vehicle parts. Mazda plans to use lighter-weight bumpers using this resin material in the all-new Mazda CX-5 SUV that’s due to go
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JAPAN'S Meteorological Agency says a magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck eastern and north-eastern Japan. Data recorded by the US Geological Survey showed the quake struck at 3.21pm local time, with the epicentre 164km east-northeast of Tokyo at a depth
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JAPAN'S Meteorological Agency says a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck eastern and north-eastern Japan. There are no immediate casualties or damage were reported. The agency says the quake occurred at 1.22pm local time (5.22pm AEDT), with its epicentre
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 13, 2012) – The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 13 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. RECENT NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE: The U.S. Women’s National Team has
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TOKYO, JAPAN (CBS) - In Japan, it's women who usually give presents to men on Valentine's day, typically chocolates. But some husbands in this traditionally reserved society are learning to express their love with their lungs. Dozens of men climbed the s
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TOKYO, JAPAN, February 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that their groundbreaking cooperation in Asia-Europe container shipping will begin operation in the first week of March - one month ahead of schedule. "We ar
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(Adds details on malfunction in the sixth paragraph.) Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange suffered its biggest disruption in six years as a computer glitch halted trading in 241 securities including shares of Sony Corp. and Hitachi Ltd. , leavi
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Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s alternative trading platforms missed out on a potential payday as regulators stopped them from fielding orders when a computer error caused the biggest trading disruption in six years yesterday at the Tokyo Stock Exchange. T
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JAPAN'S current account surplus fell 43.9 per cent in 2011 as the nation logged a trade deficit due to lower exports and higher energy costs. The surplus in the current account, the broadest measure of trade with the rest of the world, stood at Y9.63 tri
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TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 30: (L-R) The master of Sumie Tohun Kobayashi performs on stage during the 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Japan Premiere at Tokyo International Forum on January 30, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Stieg Larsson's novel, which the movie is
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(For a list of affected shares click here.) Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange suffered its biggest disruption in six years as a computer glitch forced the halt of trading in 241 securities, prompting concern about system reliability amid the
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DOCOMO Unveils First 2 "Disney Mobile on docomo" Android Smartphones TOKYO, JAPAN, February 1, 2012 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the first two Android™ smartphones under the "Disney Mobile on docomo" brand that it is launching in cooperation with
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Binary | TOKYO, JAPAN: Sega game designer Toshihiro Nagoshi chows down for a Binary Domain restaurant promotion. (Photo: Famitsu ) The Waitress Uniform That Started It All For a generation, Anna Miller's was more than a coffee shop. For a generation, it
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TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 15: (EDITORS NOTE: IMAGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BLACK AND WHITE) Actor Jude Law attends the 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on February 15, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on March 10 in Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 15: Actor Jude Law attends the 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on February 15, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on March 10 in Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 13: Commuters in Tokyo wear surgical masks to help protect themselves from the influenza outbreak on February 13, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. As the number of influenza patients is reported to have reached 2 million in Japan, Japanese passengers were quarantined by...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Go Soeda of Japan plays in his singles match against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 12, 2012 in Miki, Japan.
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Ivo Karlovic (2nd L) of Croatia shakes hands with Croatia team captain Zeljko Krajan as they celebrate victory after his singles match against Go Soeda of Japan during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Davis Cup Croatia team Ivo Karlovic (L), Lovro Zovko (2nd L), team captain Zeljko Krajan (C) and Ivan Dodig (R) greet the crowd as they celebrate victory over Croatia after the last match during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Davis Cup Croatia team Ivo Karlovic (L), Lovro Zovko (2nd L), Antonio Veic (3rd R), Ivan Dodig (2nd R) and team captain Zeljko Krajan (R) celebrate victory over Croatia after the last match during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Ivo Karlovic (L) of Croatia and Davis Cup Croatia team members celebrate victory over Japan after the last match during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 12, 2012 in Miki, Japan.
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts as he wins his singles match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 12, 2012 in Miki, Japan.
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Kei Nishikori of Japan celebrates victory in his singles match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 12, 2012 in Miki, Japan.
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 12: Kei Nishikori (R) of Japan celebrates victory with Japan team captain Eiji Takeuchi in his singles match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day three of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 12,...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 11: A fan cheers for Croatia team in the doubles match between Tatsuma Ito and Yuichi Sugita of Japan and Ivo Karlovic and Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day two of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 11: Ivo Karlovic of Croatia celebrates a point as he plays with his team-mate Lovro Zovko in their doubles match against Tatsuma Ito and Yuichi Sugita of Japan during day two of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 11: Yuichi Sugita (L) speaks to his team-mate Tatsuma Ito in their doubles match against Ivo Karlovic and Lovro Zovko of Croatia during day two of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 11, 2012 in Miki,...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 11: Ivo Karlovic (3rd R) and Lovro Zovko (L) of Croatia celebrate victory with his team members after their doubles match against Tatsuma Ito and Yuichi Sugita of Japan during day two of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 11: Ivo Karlovic (R) and Lovro Zovko of Croatia celebrate victory in their doubles match against Tatsuma Ito and Yuichi Sugita of Japan during day two of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 11, 2012...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 10: Kei Nishikori (L) of Japan takes a drink beside Japan team captain Eiji Takeuchi during his singles match against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia on day one of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 10, 2012...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 10: Go Soeda (bottom 5th R) of Japan celebrates victory with his team members after his singles match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 10, 2012 in...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 10: Ivo Karlovic (2nd L) of Croatia celebrates victory with his team members after his singles match against Kei Nishikori of Japan during day one of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 10, 2012 in...
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 10: Go Soeda of Japan serves in his singles match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 10, 2012 in Miki, Japan.
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MIKI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 10: Go Soeda of Japan reacts as he celebrates victory in his singles match against Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day one of the Davis Cup World Group 1st Round match between Japan and Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome on February 10, 2012 in Miki, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 10: A general view of Tokyo Tower and the surrounding area on February 10, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 31: Actress Rooney Mara attends the 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' press conference at Tokyo Midtown on January 31, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on February 10 in Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 31: Director David Fincher attends the 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' press conference at Tokyo Midtown on January 31, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on February 10 in Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 15: (EDITORS NOTE: IMAGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BLACK AND WHITE) Actor Jude Law attends the 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on February 15, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on March 10 in Japan.
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