Okada lists alliance with U.S. as Japan's top diplomatic priority
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Japan suspends consular services in Yemen+
CAIRO, Jan. 4 Kyodo -
The Japanese Embassy in Yemen suspended on Monday the processing of visa
applications and other consular services at the embassy.
Nearly 40% of polled firms expecting double-dip recession+
TOKYO, Jan. 3 Kyodo -
Nearly 40 percent of major Japanese companies in a Kyodo News survey said that
the Japanese economy is ''highly likely'' or ''likely'' to fall into a
3RD LD: Credit line for Japan Airlines to be doubled to 200 bil. yen+
TOKYO, Jan. 3 Kyodo - The Japanese government said Sunday the state-owned Development Bank of Japan will double its credit line for Japan Airlines Corp.
Dept. stores begin 2010 business, reasonable lucky bags popular+
TOKYO, Jan. 2 Kyodo -
Major department stores kicked off their business for 2010 on Saturday, with
FOCUS: U.S. military eyes Guam as staging post to counter threats+
HAGATNA, Guam, Jan. 2 Kyodo -
The United States plans to fortify Guam, upgrading its military base on the
1,100 people watch sunrise on New Year flights, some view Mt. Fuji+
TOKYO, Jan. 1 Kyodo -
About 1,100 people watched the first sunrise of the year Friday on six special
Emperor, empress receive New Year`s greetings at Imperial Palace+
TOKYO, Jan. 1 Kyodo -
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Friday received New Year's greetings
from other imperial family members and government leaders at the Imperial
