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FILE - In this March 20, 1995, file photo, subway passengers affected by sarin nerve gas in the central Tokyo subway trains are carried into St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo. Japanese media reports say on Friday, July 6, 2018, doomsday cult leader Shoko Asahara, who has been on death row for masterminding the 1995 deadly Tokyo subway gassing and other crimes, has been executed. He was 63. (AP Photo/Chiaki Tsukumo, File)

Cult leader executed for Japan sarin attacks still a mystery

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2012, file photo, spent nuclear fuel rods are stored in a storage pool at the Rokkasho nuclear fuel reprocessing plant, run by Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. in Rokasho village in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan. Japan’s nuclear policy-setting body adopted an annual paper, Thursday, July 5, 2018, calling for stricter management on its fuel recycling program to reduce plutonium stockpile in response to escalating pressure from Washington as the U.S. tries to push forward North Korean pledge toward denuclearization. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Japan nuclear agency urges measures to cut plutonium stocks

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 27, 2018, file photo, U.S. National security adviser John Bolton listens to question as speaks to the media after his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. Bolton said Sunday, July 1, the U.S. has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)

Bolton: US has plan to dismantle NK nuclear program in year

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON and LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press

Japanese schools allow unisex uniforms over transgender concerns

By Julian Gregorio - The Washington Times

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, second from left, with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera reviews an honor guard before their meeting at Defense Ministry in Tokyo Friday, June 29, 2018. (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool Photo via AP)

US, Japanese agree to continue joint military exercises

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and KEN MORITSUGU - Associated Press

In this July 14, 2017, photo, elementary school students participate in an evacuation drill in Takaoka, Toyama prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, following repeated missile launches by North Korea. Cabinet Secretariat in charge of crisis management said Thursday, June 21, 2018, Japan plans to suspend civilian evacuation drills planned for the rest of the year amid easing tension following the U.S.-North Korea summit. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japan to scrap evacuation drills for NKorean missile threat

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

The gate of Myotoku-ji temple collapses after an earthquake hit Ibaraki City, Osaka, western Japan, Monday, June 18, 2018. A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka on Monday morning. (Yosuke Mizuno/Kyodo News via AP)

Strong quake near Osaka, Japan, kills 3, knocks over walls

By Mari Yamaguchi and Ken Moritsugu - Associated Press

Texas man continues family tradition crafting leather goods

By CHARLES SCUDDER - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, walks with U.S. General Vincent K. Brooks, left, commander of United States Forces Korea, upon his arrival at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek Wednesday, June 13, 2018. South Korea's presidential office said Pompeo will meet President Moon Jae-in Thursday morning to discuss the meeting, which made history as the first between sitting leaders of the U.S. and North Korea. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool Photo via AP)

Mike Pompeo says Donald Trump ‘unambiguous’ with Kim Jong-un on conditions for freezing drills

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

In this June 12, 2018, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Sentosa Island in Singapore. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump claim raises eyebrows: NKorea no longer a nuke threat?

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON and JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, walks with U.S. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, left, commander of United States Forces Korea, upon his arrival at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Wednesday, June 13, 2018. South Korea's presidential office said Pompeo will meet President Moon Jae-in Thursday morning to discuss the meeting, which made history as the first between sitting leaders of the U.S. and North Korea. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool Photo via AP)

The Latest: Moon sees strong support for summit in South

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This May, 2017 photo shows a U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jet at Kadena Air Base on the southern island of Okinawa in Japan. The U.S. military says an Air Force F-15C fighter jet has crashed in waters south of Okinawa in southern Japan Monday, June 11, 2018. (Kyodo News via AP)

Pilot rescued after US F-15 crashes off Okinawa, Japan

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In this May 29, 2018 photo, former Frontier Harley Davidson owner Dave Fischer stands amidst part of the museum-quality collection of old bikes, parts, tools and memorabilia that he is selling at an auction that is garnering interest from across the U.S. and abroad in Lincoln, Neb. Before he and his wife sold their sprawling store and retired three months ago, Dave Fischer spent more than three decades selling Harley-Davidsons. (Eric Gregory/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

For longtime Harley dealer, final sale is personal

By PETER SALTER - Associated Press

In this May 11, 2018 photo, Sakae Casting Co. President Takashi Suzuki shows samples of his company's casting products in his office in Hachioji, in the outskirts of Tokyo. President Donald Trump’s trade relations with Tokyo are testy, but Idaho gave Suzuki a warm welcome. Suzuki, whose company manufactures aluminum parts used for cooling batteries and semiconductors, first went to Silicon Valley looking for opportunities. But that was where everyone went, making for tough competition. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)

As trade fears grow, US states reach out to companies

By YURI KAGEYAMA - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hands during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 7, 2018. . (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The Latest: Trump declares attitude a key to a good summit

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President Donald Trump welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 7, 2018. Abe is expected to make sure Trump doesn't overlook Japan's security and other concerns at next week's U.S.-North Korea summit. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump welcomes Japan’s prime minister to White House ahead of North Korea summit

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, left, welcomes US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross prior to their meeting at French Economy Ministry in Paris, France, Thursday, May 31, 2018. U.S. tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports are expected after Trump administration's failure to win concessions from EU. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Trump tariffs on US allies draw retaliation threats

By KEN THOMAS and PAUL WISEMAN - Associated Press

In this Jan. 14, 2015 photo, Chinese customs officials inspect cars being loaded for export at a port in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province. China said Thursday, May 24, 2018, that it will &quot;firmly defend&quot; its rights and interests against what it calls the Trump administration's abuse of national security provisions in trade. The Commerce Ministry's response came after the Trump administration launched an investigation into whether tariffs are needed on automobile imports on national security grounds. (Chinatopix via AP)

Protests worldwide against US idea of auto import tariffs

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2010 file photo, Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co.'s vehicles for export park at a Yokohama port, near Tokyo, Japan. China and Japan both condemned Thursday, May 24, 2018 the Trump administration's decision to launch an investigation into whether tariffs are needed on imports of vehicles and automotive parts into the United States. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

Q&A: Would Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported autos work?

By PAUL WISEMAN and TOM KRISHER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 29, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis 500 champion Takuma Sato, of Japan, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session on the start/finish line at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The billboards went up all over Japan when Takuma Sato held off Helio Castroneves in a dramatic Indy 500, becoming the first driver from his nation to win one of motorsport's pinnacle events. Now, after a switch from Andretti Autosport to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, he's back to defend his title this weekend. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Takuma Sato back to defend Indy 500 victory with new team

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press