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4 hrs ago | CW28 Providence

Jackson tickets banned by eBay

Legend Award winner Michael Jackson poses with his award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at the Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.

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8 hrs ago | Oak Bay News

Japanese community eager to greet Emperor

Akihito to visit Victoria for the first time since 1953 First of a three-part series When Japanese Emperor Akihito arrives in Victoria next month, his trip promises to be quite different than his first to the city.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

Dear Kitty. Some blog

Young Japanese protest on economy

A group of young people recently gathered in a darkened park here. Holding placards and megaphones, they chanted slogans condemning the Japanese government and a lack of jobs and opportunity.

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Reuters

UPDATE 1-Japan appoints Tamaki as top currency diplomat

International policy veteran Rintaro Tamaki will become Japan's top currency diplomat in a regular personnel reshuffle at the Finance Ministry, a move that is not expected to lead to major changes in policy.

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Globe and Mail

Emperor and Empress kick off 12-day tour

Emperor and Empress kick off 12-day tour Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive at Ottawa International Airport July 3, 2009, and are greeted by Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon Visit gives Canada a chance to shake its Japanese image as land of Moose, Mounties and mountains, says expert Bill Curry Ottawa - Last updated on Friday, Jul.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Akihito Akihito, North America, Canada, Travel, Canada Travel

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Boston.com

Returning Asians to fill talent gap, boost innovation

"Go East" is a message being heeded by many Asian professionals in the United States and Europe who see brighter job prospects in a region that is expected to outperform the rest of the world for economic growth.

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ABC News - Brian Ross and the Investi...

Champ Joey Chestnut Sets New Hot Dog Contest Record, Eating 68

The Associated Press 5 comments Joey Chestnut, left, of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog... Joey Chestnut, left, of San Jose, Calif., defending champion of the Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, celebrates his victory over former champion Takeru Kobayashi of Nagano, Japan, Saturday, July 4, ...

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The Daily Breeze

Sony celebrates Walkman's 30th anniversary

Sony Corp.'s first Walkman is shown at a special display commemorating the Walkman's 30th anniversary that opens Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Sony Archive building in Tokyo, Japan.

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Canoe

Canada welcomes Japanese emperor

Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon and International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda were prepared to bow as the 125th holder of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne disembarked from his plane Friday afternoon.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Hindustan Times

Japan PMa s ruling party stares poll defeat in the face

Japana s ruling party under embattled Prime Minister Taro Aso is in disarray and facing the spectre of electoral defeat after more than a half-century of almost unbroken rule, analysts say.

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Screenhead

Sony planning Afterlife for Resident Evil

In todaya s most unsurprising bit of news, STYD reports that Sony is planning on releasing a fourth Resident Evil movie dubbed Resident Evil: Afterlife in theaters by September 17, 2010.

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The Standard

Japanese fears rise at swine flu mutation

A genetic mutation of swine flu that is resistant to the anti-viral Tamiflu has been discovered in Japan, the first such case in the country, the health ministry said.

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The State

Japan royal couple head to Canada, Hawaii

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hope to reach out to Americans and Canadians of Japanese ancestry during a two-week tour that began Friday, but they won't be going to Pearl Harbor.

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Related Topix: Hawaii Government, Hawaii, North America, Canada, World News, Asia, Akihito Akihito

Thu Jul 02, 2009

North County News

Six artists test their 'concepts' in BMA competition

The annual Sondheim Artscape Prize brings recognition to artists working in the region, with the six finalists currently exhibiting at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

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BBC

Profile: Yukiya Amano

Although born after the 1945 US atomic strikes on Japan, Japanese diplomat Yukiya Amano has said those events make him determined to oppose nuclear proliferation.

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The Daily Star

Asia will be first to rise out of global recession: ADB

Asia's recession appears to have touched bottom and the region is likely to be the first to climb out of the global economic slowdown, the Asian Development Bank's chief economist said Thursday.

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Reuters

BOJ's Yamaguchi:Japan not in spiralling deflation

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Hirohide Yamaguchi said on Monday that Japan is not in spiralling deflation and the central bank expects falls in consumer prices to moderate after the summer.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Canada.com

Japan's emperor retraces his Canadian odyssey, 56 years after.

Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will visit Canada from July 3 to 14, 2009.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Travel, Canada Travel, Japan Travel, Asia, Akihito Akihito, Elizabeth Ii

Slate

What if Paul Krugman was a Japanese woman?

"Please do not believe all the talk about the green shoots of the Japanese economy, which I suspect you might have heard.

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Reg Hardware

Japanese airport trials 'personal mobility vehicles'

A Japanese airport has taken delivery of several hi-tech 'wheelchairs', allowing airline staff and security guards to patrol the ticket halls and baggage areas in style.

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