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Yomiuri Editorial
Boosted by decarbonization, France returns to nuclear power policy
This could be a sign of the growing recognition that nuclear power generation is useful in advancing measures to tackle global warming while maintaini...
November 22, 2021
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Economy
Train, airline fares to go up in spring
The cost of travel is set to change next spring, with transport operators looking at raising ticket prices to increase revenue or overhauling fare str...
November 22, 2021
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Associated Press
Japan, South Korea balk at sharing stage after US talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S.-sponsored show of alliance with Japan and South Korea stumbled Wednesday when American diplomats couldn’t convince their Asia...
November 18, 2021
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Coronavirus
Apps make proof of vaccination easy for customers
Local governments and private companies have developed smartphone apps that allow people to quickly present proof of COVID-19 vaccination in shops and...
November 17, 2021
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Associated Press
Toshiba spins off energy, computer device units
TOKYO (AP) — Embattled Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba said Friday it is restructuring to improve its competitiveness, spinning off its energ...
November 12, 2021
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Obituaries
Japanese writer Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese writer and Buddhist nun Jakucho Setouchi, whose wide-ranging works included autobiographical novels, biographies and his...
November 11, 2021
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General News
Hokkaido eyed as potential cultivation area for sweet potatoes
Efforts are underway to make Hokkaido, the main potato producing region in Japan, a growing area for sweet potatoes as well. Due to rising temperatur...
November 10, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Exports of food, agricultural products to Asia booming
BANGKOK — Exports of Japanese food and agricultural products to other Asian nations are thriving, with this year’s exports growing faster than ever be...
November 8, 2021
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Politics & Government
JCP wants to maintain coalition with CDPJ
The Japanese Communist Party (JCP) expressed its intention to continue cooperation with the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan even after the re...
November 3, 2021
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Elections
104 LDP candidates balanced on razor’s edge
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey has shown that 104 Liberal Democratic Party candidates, including party executives and Cabinet members, will likely fa...
October 29, 2021
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General News
Fukushima school reopens as March 11 memorial
FUKUSHIMA — A school in Fukushima Prefecture damaged by tsunami during the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 has reopened as the prefecture’s first ...
October 25, 2021
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Elections
LDP faces tough battle in some constituencies, survey shows
The Liberal Democratic Party will be forced to fight hard in the upcoming House of Representatives election, mainly in 213 constituencies where the pa...
October 21, 2021
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Elections
Voters must evaluate responsibility of parties’ plans for Japan’s future
This is an election to determine the course Japan should take after overcoming the present novel coronavirus crisis. It is vital to listen to the opin...
October 20, 2021
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Elections
Show paths to policy goals in lower house election campaign / Economic revitalization ability to be judged
In the midst of difficult circumstances such as the spread of infectious diseases, economic stagnation and global turmoil, which party will be entrust...
October 19, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Company uses surplus wine to make wine salt rich in flavor
TAMURA, Fukushima — A tourism promotion company in Tamura, Fukushima Prefecture, is selling wine salt using local specialty red wine stored in the cit...
October 12, 2021