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Bill for Japan's Fukushima cleanup to double to $201 billion: source
TOKYO Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 is likely to cost 22.6 trillion yen ($201 billion), slightly more than double a previous estimate, according to a source involved in government discussions on the issue.
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Japan PM says Russian missile deployment on disputed isles 'regrettable'
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday Russia's deployment of missile systems on islands in the western Pacific isles that are also claimed by Tokyo was "regrettable".
Tokyo hit by first November snow in 54 years
TOKYO The Japanese capital of Tokyo on Thursday was hit by its first November snow in 54 years, slowing rush hour trains as residents slogged to work wearing heavy coats and boots in a city far more accustomed to earthquakes than to snow. | Video
Japan's Asakawa says Trump presidency won't change Japan forex policy: Nikkei
TOKYO Japan's top currency diplomat Masatsugu Asakawa said there will be no change to Japan's currency policy after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump forms his administration, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.
Areva hopes China's CNNC, Japan's MHI will agree to buy stakes soon
PARIS French state-controlled nuclear group Areva hopes that China's CNNC and Japan's MHI will agree to buy minority stakes in the firm in coming weeks as part of a restructuring of the loss-making firm, Areva's chairman said on Wednesday.
South Korea, Japan agree intelligence-sharing on North Korea threat
SEOUL South Korea and Japan signed a military intelligence pact on Wednesday to share sensitive information on the threat posed by North Korea's missile and nuclear activities, the South's defense ministry said.