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Struggling households receive ¥1.4 tril. in pandemic relief loans
A total of ¥1.4 trillion in special government loans was paid to households in need amid the coronav...
June 16, 2022
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Porsche slams into kindergarten fence in Sendai
SENDAI — A Porsche slammed into a kindergarten fence in Sendai on Tuesday afternoon, police said, bu...
June 15, 2022
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Colorful reflections
Children walk past colorful umbrellas adorning the walls and hanging from the ceiling that are refle...
June 15, 2022
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Civil engineer shortage leaves local govts in lurch
The declining number of civil engineers at local governments across Japan is starting to negatively ...
June 15, 2022
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Amazon drivers organize a labor union
A group of self-employed drivers commissioned by shipping companies to deliver packages for Amazon m...
June 15, 2022
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Mito seeks to designate Natto Day
MITO — An ordinance to establish Natto Day will be proposed Wednesday by Mito, a city famous for pro...
June 14, 2022
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Walnut allergy cases up 10-fold in 9 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of walnut allergy cases in Japan has jumped over 10-fold in nine yea...
June 14, 2022
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Govt conducts hearing from boat operator for license revocation
SAPPORO (Jiji Press) — The transport ministry on Tuesday conducted a hearing from the operator of t...
June 14, 2022
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Fund created to support Ukrainian evacuees in Japan
Donations are now being accepted for the Ukrainian Evacuees Assistance Fund to support people who fl...
June 14, 2022
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Teleworking husbands do more chores, child-rearing than before, annual report shows
Housework and child-rearing increased more for husbands who telework compared to those who go to the...
June 14, 2022
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Komachi Festival held for 1st time in 3 years
AKITA ― The Komachi Festival was held at Komachi no Sato park in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, to honor...
June 14, 2022
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Taste of summer
Farmers load a truck with freshly picked watermelons in the Hokkaido town of Kyowa on Monday. The la...
June 14, 2022
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Eyebrow grooming draws focus as masks continue to be part of daily life
Professional eyebrow grooming is becoming increasingly popular, particularly among the young. This i...
June 14, 2022
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Evacuated Fukushima villagers return home, but not without worries
FUKUSHIMA — As day broke on a rainy Sunday, the barricade was opened on the road leading to the Noy...
June 14, 2022
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Iyama extends Honinbo Go title winning streak to record 11
Yuta Iyama extended his winning streak for a major Go tournament to a record 11 times when he beat R...
June 14, 2022
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