Japan PM sets targets in latest growth strategy tranche
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, unveiling the latest tranche of his growth strategy on Friday, set targets to triple infrastructure exports, double sales of agriculture products overseas and boost private-sector investment to the level seen before the 2008 financial crisis. Full story
PREVIEW-BOJ may seek ways to calm bond yields, policy on hold
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to stand pat on monetary policy next week despite jitters over the recent jump in bond yields, hoping it can stem the volatility by fine-tuning market operations. Full story
Baby ducks camp out at Tokyo skyscraper
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Zombies parade through Tokyo
Dozens of the walking undead parade through the streets of Tokyo for a "Zombie Parade." TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Early start for Tokyo's cherry blossoms
Tokyo’s cherry blossoms came into bloom 10 days ahead of schedule, the earliest sighting since 2002. TODAY.com’s Dara Brown reports.
Earthquake rattles northern Tokyo
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake and several aftershocks rock residents of Japan living north of Tokyo. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Meal made of dirt isn't dirt cheap
A Tokyo chef is serving up a six-course meal that's made from soil. TODAY.com's Alex Witt reports.
Rare 'King Cheetahs' born in Japan litter
Two out of the five new cheetah cubs born at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park are "King Cheetahs" which carry a recessive gene that makes them rare. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
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