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China may soon resume visa exemptions for Japanese nationals, reports say
 
China may soon resume visa exemptions for Japanese nationals, reports say
 
The news comes as the two countries work toward mending fences after a period of tension and in the face of rising protectionist threats.
 
 
 
Ukraine ambassador warns of Russian military tech transfers to North Korea
 
What Moscow is giving Pyongyang in exchange for its troops could have direct security implications for East Asia, Kyiv's envoy to Tokyo warns.
 
 
 
 
Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92
 
Tanikawa, who is also known for translating the Snoopy and Charlie Brown comic strip “Peanuts” into Japanese, died of natural causes.
 
 
 
 
Nippon Steel claims union 'misinformation' in battle for U.S. Steel
 
Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori has reiterated commitments made by Nippon Steel, which include maintaining U.S. Steel’s blast furnace operations.
 
 

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Why Yamanashi gave up building a light-rail system on Mount Fuji
JAPAN
 
Why Yamanashi gave up building a light-rail system on Mount Fuji
 
As an alternative, the governor proposed a new plan to use a rubber-tired tram system.
 
 
 
Saitama high school apologizes for negligence leading to fatal car crash
JAPAN
 
Saitama high school apologizes for negligence leading to fatal car crash
 
A student in the passenger seat suffered severe head injuries after the car rolled over, and was later pronounced dead.
 
 
 
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark trial
ASIA PACIFIC
 
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark trial
 
The ruling, which critics have said tarnishes Hong Kong's role as a global financial hub, comes as the city is hosting an international financial summit.
 
 
 
Sukiya operator Zensho sees shares rise ahead of beef-bowl meal price hike
BUSINESS
 
Sukiya operator Zensho sees shares rise ahead of beef-bowl meal price hike
 
Prices will increase for about 60% of Sukiya menu items starting Nov. 22 due to a recent rise in the price of Japanese rice, the company said Monday.
 
 
 
Microsoft opens AI and robotics research base in Tokyo
BUSINESS
 
Microsoft opens AI and robotics research base in Tokyo
 
The U.S. technology giant aims to combine AI with Japan's strength in robotics and put the results into practical use.