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Japan’s vision of nuke-free world in focus ahead of anniversaries

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Japan’s vision of nuke-free world in focus ahead of anniversaries
The tension between Tokyos loft goals and realpolitik necessities has made any move toward nuclear disarmament largely elusive.
Hayao Miyazaki’s confusing new masterpiece
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EU, Norway, Iceland lift post-Fukushima curbs on Japanese food
The EU, Norway and Iceland lifted import restrictions they imposed on food products from parts of Japan after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster.
Japan plans to insure construction firms against Osaka expo losses
Doubts remain over whether the move will be enough to push more than 50 countries to design, build and complete their pavilions before the expo opens.
Raising the stakes: Japan may sell shares to fund defense spending
Selling government stakes in some of Japans biggest firms wont be straightforward, given the need for consensus and changes to laws.
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