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Ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa, vying for Japan's political leadership with Prime Minister Naoto Kan, criticised him Saturday for ceding control of decision-making to bureaucrats.

Japan Noda warns on yen, suggests joint steps difficult

Japan Airlines’ drastic reduction of its domestic and longhaul networks has strengthened fears that Japan has too many underused airports. Only four of Japan’s 26 main airports, mostly run by the central government, are profitable.

TOKYO, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Japan's announcement that it has imposed additional sanctions on Iran over its nuclear policies is a welcome action, U.S. officials say. Iran - Japan - TOKYO - Middle East - United States

Japan approved fresh economic sanctions against Iran on Friday after the United Nations asked Tokyo to tighten restrictions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear enrichment program, an official said.

Japan imposes additional sanctions on Iran

Japan imposed new sanctions Friday against Iran, including an assets freeze on people and entities linked to its contentious nuclear programme and tighter restrictions on financial transactions.

Japan's cabinet Friday approved new sanctions against Iran, including an assets freeze on figures linked to its nuclear programme and tighter restrictions on financial transactions, media reported.

Japan approved fresh economic sanctions against Iran on Friday after the United Nations asked Tokyo to tighten restrictions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear enrichment program, an o...

Japan imposes new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme but maintains its oil import schedule.