Japan Emperor, Empress Put Off Visit to Iwate

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Tokyo, May 2 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko postponed their visit to Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, initially set for Monday, until Friday due to bad weather.

Japan Bogged Down in Foreign Victim Identification

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Tokyo (Jiji Press) - A month and half since the huge earthquake and tsunami that ravaged northeastern Japan, the country is struggling to get a complete picture of the number of foreigners who fell

Japan Govt Preparing Reconstruction Bonds

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Tokyo (Jiji Press) - The Japanese government is discussing plans to issue bonds to raise funds for reconstruction of areas hit by the March disaster by ensuring their redemption through a new tax,

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