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"As we restart the (Higashidori #nuclear power) project, I want to make sure that a new #plant would excel in safety," says the president of #tepco operator of disaster-hit #Fukushima complex.http://bit.ly/2lIQ7Z1 

"We believe it approached the #Senkaku Islands on purpose. It was a clear provocation," a Japanese Defense Ministry official says after a Chinese naval #ship was spotted just outside Japan's territorial waters around the disputed islands. #Japan #Chinahttp://bit.ly/2tECkH4 

"I pray to God wishing for their safety...I am full of sadness," says Iwa Sam-on, whose oldest son is among the 12 boys believed to be #trapped in a #cave in #Thailand.http://bit.ly/2Naydee 

#Japan's #Tepco will conduct full-fledged geological survey to devise stronger safety measures and see whether future facility expansion is possible on site of Higashidori #nuclearpower plant in Aomori Prefecture.http://bit.ly/2lIQ7Z1 

"We have been improving every week and are now a much more complete side that is capable of beating anyone in the competition," says @Sunwolves stand-in head coach Tony Brown. #Japan's #SuperRugby side will take on #Bulls on Saturday.http://bit.ly/2N6M5G5 

ICYMI: "I was confronted with the reality that a bereaved family member is powerless," says Emiko Teranishi, whose husband killed himself due to depression related to #overwork. #Japan's Diet enacted into law a bill aimed at reforming #working styles.http://bit.ly/2tPORXk 

"We believe it approached the #Senkaku Islands on purpose. It was a clear provocation," a Japanese Defense Ministry official says after a Chinese naval #ship was spotted just outside Japan's territorial waters around the disputed islands. #Japan #Chinahttp://bit.ly/2tECkH4 

Police reportedly began dropping plastic boxes with essentials into a hole in the ground, hoping they will somehow get to the boys believed to be #trapped in #cave in #Thailand. It is unclear how much, if any, food they had with them.http://bit.ly/2Naydee 

"As we restart the (Higashidori #nuclear power) project, I want to make sure that a new #plant would excel in safety," says the president of @OfficialTEPCO , operator of disaster-hit #Fukushima complex.http://bit.ly/2lIQ7Z1 

Int'l #airport on Indonesia's #Bali island reopens after ash from #VolcanicEruption forces its closure for half day, affecting thousands of air travelers.http://bit.ly/2KwWrAO 

#Rugby: "It's really important we show consistency and play good football," #Sunwolves captain Willie Britz says a day before a @SuperRugby match against #Bulls. "We want to finish the season with three (more) wins."http://bit.ly/2N6M5G5 

Japan PM #ShinzoAbe says #LaborReform legislation was enacted to allow people to have different work styles, including while raising children or caring for elderly. Opposition parties say it will lead to a rise in death from #overwork.http://bit.ly/2tPORXk 

"They are soccer players. They have to be healthy and strong. You have to believe in them and the rescuers," #Thailand's PM #Prayut Chan-o-cha says to family members of those missing during visit to #cave.http://bit.ly/2Naydee 

#RIMPAC, a major U.S. Navy-led drill involving 26 countries, starts off #Hawaii without #China amid lingering tension between Washington and Beijing over #SouthChinaSea.http://bit.ly/2KfTLbn 

"I was confronted with the reality that a bereaved family member is powerless," says Emiko Teranishi, whose husband killed himself due to depression related to #overwork. #Japan's Diet enacted into law a bill aimed at reforming #working styles.http://bit.ly/2tPORXk 

#Japan's #unemployment rate fell to 2.2% in May -- lowest since October 1992 -- as labor market conditions improvehttp://bit.ly/2KubpUG 

Japanese #Princess Mako's #fiance Kei Komuro plans to attend a law school in the United States for several years and hopes to gain U.S. lawyer qualification. The two have postponed their #marriage but still want to get married, sources say.http://bit.ly/2yTdhFl 

Tactics or Bushido? #SamuraiBlue fans celebrate Japan's advance to #WorldCup knockout stage but split over team's approach in Poland game http://bit.ly/2Kq1CCD  #WorldCup2018 #daihyo #サッカー日本代表　#サムライブルー　#西野ジャパン

#Japan and #US reaffirm they will work together closely on #NorthKorea's denuclearization and beef up their alliance deterrence.http://bit.ly/2MyXc9L