Japanese journalist arrested in Russia's Sakhalin region on spying charges
MOSCOW (AP) -- A Japanese journalist suspected of spying has been arrested on Russia's Sakhalin Island, the top Russian domestic security agency said
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Smugglers seeking new markets target Japan as cocaine use spreads among young people
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Tokyo stocks mixed with weak tech stocks, solid banks
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Japan's Oita Pref. to start collecting lodging tax in June 2027
OITA -- Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, southwestern Japan, will begin collecting its new lodging tax from stays on June 1, 2027, Gov. Kiichiro Sato has an