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Imperial Family
Imperial family’s rights ‘need to be discussed’
The announcement came as a shock — “Princess Mako has been suffering so much psychologically that she has developed complex post-traumatic stress diso...
October 6, 2021
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Crime & Courts
Japanese hospitals increasingly at risk of cyberattacks
Hospitals in Japan have been the target of cyber-attacks. The attacks have kept them from accessing patients’ medical charts or forced them to stop pr...
September 26, 2021
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General News
Fukushima aims to attract new residents
FUKUSHIMA — The central and local governments have begun encouraging people from outside Fukushima Prefecture to move into areas surrounding Tokyo Ele...
September 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Next-generation nuclear reactors needed to help decarbonize world
Anticipation is growing worldwide for new technologies such as small nuclear reactors to be part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To pre...
September 17, 2021
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Art
Paintings depict peaceful prewar landscape
An old Japanese building with a thatched roof stands amid the moist air after a rainstorm. Looking like a barn or an abandoned home, its rustic appear...
September 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Misinformation must be filtered out over plan to release N-plant water
A plan has been finalized on the release into the ocean of treated water stored in tanks at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. The government an...
August 31, 2021
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Economy
Japan to strengthen support for gas stations amid shrinking demand
Gas stations are expected to face an economic downturn because of shrinking demand for gasoline, so the government is strengthening support measures. ...
August 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strengthen production, expand sales channels to accelerate food exports
Exports of Japan’s agricultural and marine products are brisk, as are those of other foodstuffs. Exports from January to June this year were valued at...
August 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Expand overnight patient lodgings to deal with 5th wave of infections
Novel coronavirus infections have been spreading at an unprecedented pace, with the fifth wave swelling to the largest yet seen. To provide appropriat...
August 7, 2021
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Economy
Japan’s medal rush boosts retail sales
Economic activity related to the Tokyo Games is brisk even though there are almost no spectators in the stands. As Japanese athletes rake in the meda...
August 2, 2021
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General News
Fukuoka: Kabocha pumpkins unite villages hit by disasters
TOHO, Fukuoka — Farmers from Iitate, Fukushima Prefecture, who had struggled with the effects of a nuclear accident, donated kabocha pumpkin seeds to ...
July 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Let Games bring world hope, pride, inspiration in pandemic / Measures against virus key to safe event
Tokyo opens its first Olympics in about half a century when the capital is under a state of emergency declared amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Ho...
July 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use Olympic diplomacy to show global solidarity in fighting pandemic
Important figures from around the world will visit Japan to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. It is vital to show international solid...
July 21, 2021
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Olympics & Paralympics
Games torch travels on Tokyo public roads for 1st time
The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games traveled along public roads in the capital for the first time on Thursday, as it was carrie...
July 15, 2021
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Technology
technically challenged / AI-powered ‘deepfakes’ manipulate reality in Japan
“Fake news” has taken flight on the wings of doctored photos and videos, many of which would deceive even the most eagle-eyed viewer. As ever-evolving...
July 4, 2021