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17 delicatessens in eastern Japan closed down over E. coli poisoning
An operator of delicatessens in eastern Japan said Wednesday it has closed all 17 of its stores after some of them were hit by an… Read
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Was it a bluff? A warning that Washington would shoot down North Korea's next missile test? A simple restatement of past policy? Officials and pundits… Read
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Toshiba Corp has decided to sell its chip unit to a Japan-U.S.-South Korean consortium for around 2.4 trillion yen ($21 billion), rejecting a counterbid from… Read
BusinessStrong exports push Japan's trade balance back to surplus
Japan's trade balance returned to surplus in August as exports rose 18 percent year-on-year on brisk shipments of automobiles and electronic parts, the government said… Read
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The Kong Show tries new Mexican restaurant
If you like Mexican food, you’ll love Casa de Sarasa where the emphasis is on hand-made, home-made and a fabulous selection of tequilas. Located in Shibuya, they feature 15 different types of gluten-free, hand-pressed tacos. Read
