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General NewsIwate Pref. metal behind midfielder Tanaka’s mettle
Samurai Blue midfielder Ao Tanaka, 24, is a man of iron in the soccer world, as he incorporated Namb...
December 30, 2022
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CompaniesMajor banks to raise mortgage rates
Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. announced Friday that they will raise their resp...
December 30, 2022
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General NewsNPA succeeds in recovery of encrypted data
The National Police Agency has succeeded in restoring encrypted data of companies attacked by ransom...
December 30, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentWork schedule keeping Kishida busy over holiday period
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was scheduled to take time off from Thursday to Tuesday for the New Yea...
December 30, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapanese govt to financially support defense equipment makers, possibly nationalizing some plants
To maintain Japan’s domestic manufacturing of defense-related equipment, the government is planning ...
December 30, 2022
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General NewsBrazilian woman in Japan files petition claiming city official made discriminatory comments
A Brazilian woman who tried to apply for public assistance in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, filed a petit...
December 30, 2022
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General NewsOpen University of Japan attracting renewed interest
TOKYO — The Open University of Japan is drawing renewed interest as a recurrent education center in ...
December 30, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 30)
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December 30, 2022
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Coronavirus60% of COVID-19 Deaths under 20 had no underlying conditions
TOKYO — No underlying condition was found in nearly 60% of patients aged under 20 who contracted COV...
December 30, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKomeito’s Yamaguchi, S. Korea’s Yoon agree to improve ties
SEOUL — Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of Komeito, the junior party in Japan’s ruling coalition, and South...
December 30, 2022
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CoronavirusGovt dials back restrictions on flights from Hong Kong, Macao
The government has revised recently announced COVID-19 measures that would have prevented flights fr...
December 30, 2022
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Asia-PacificHuman trafficking rampant in Southeast Asia
HANOI /BANGKOK – Thousands of young people from Southeast Asia seeking job opportunities have been s...
December 30, 2022
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ObituariesOBITUARY / World-renowned architect Arata Isozaki dies at 91
The world-renowned architect Arata Isozaki died Wednesday at the age of 91. ...
December 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Let families face inevitable grief, unmixed with needless extra regret
It is hoped that those who died will be sent off with heartfelt feelings and precious memories. That...
December 30, 2022
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General NewsJapanese designer creates illustration for Finland’s baby boxes
An illustration created by a Japanese designer adorns Finland’s maternity packages, which expectant ...
December 30, 2022