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Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, whose capital is Tokyo. Japan consists of approximately 6,800 islands. The three largest are Shikoku, Honshu and Hokkaido. Japan is one of the most developed countries in Asia.
- Female Japan mayor determined to cancel men-only sumo tradition
A female mayor in western Japan, Tomoko Nakagawa, has announced plans to protest against the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) and question the legality of an old sumo tradition that prohibits women from entering the “sacred” ring.Sport News - Russian aluminum major losing Japanese market after being sanctioned by US
Top commodity dealers in Japan have asked United Company RUSAL to stop shipping refined aluminum and other products after the Russian firm was added to the US sanctions list.Business News - Japan activates first marines since WW2 (VIDEO)
Japan activated its first marine unit since the Second World War in its latest move to strengthen its military defense capabilities. The development appears at odds with Japan’s constitution, which outlaws war.World News - RT Exclusive ‘Japan should follow US example in promoting football’ – World Cup winner Podolski
German World Cup winner Lukas Podolski, who moved to the Japan Professional Football League last year, says that his team Vissel Kobe has every chance of becoming the top football club in Asia.Sport News - 'Go to jail!' Japanese protesters hit out at Abe over cronyism scandal, constitution (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Protesters took to the streets of Tokyo to demonstrate against Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, calling for him to resign amid a cronyism scandal. The crowds also voiced opposition to revising Japan’s post-war pacifist constitution.World News - Japan suspends Binance, one of world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges
Japan’s top financial regulator has ordered one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges to suspend its operations. The watchdog said Binance was breaking Japanese rules and isn’t properly registered.Business News
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