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Yomiuri Editorial
Direction of Kishida’s signature policy has become even more unclear
Although the first draft action plan for the “new form of capitalism” proclaimed by Prime Minister F...
June 4, 2022
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Imperial Family
Princess Kako attends children’s book award ceremony
Princess Kako, the younger daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended the ...
June 4, 2022
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Associated Press
Firm proposes Taser-armed drones to stop school shootings
Taser developer Axon said this week it is working to build drones armed with the electric stunning w...
June 4, 2022
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Associated Press
Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, sate...
June 4, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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June 4, 2022
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Defense & Security
Govt eyes target to strengthen defense capabilities “within five years”
The government has proposed drastic improvements to the nation’s defense capabilities “within five y...
June 4, 2022
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Imperial Family
Oldest member of Japan’s Imperial family turns 99
Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, the oldest member of the Imperial family, turned 99 on Saturday. Accordi...
June 4, 2022
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Elections
Games loom large in upcoming Tokyo assembly election
Debate over the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games amid the spread of the novel coronavirus has been...
June 4, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Gundam lands in Fukuoka as Asian attraction
FUKUOKA — The city of Fukuoka is rapidly gaining attention from fans of “Mobile Suit Gundam,” an ani...
June 4, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Pandas’ leftover bamboo used to boost squid catch numbers
SHIRAHAMA, Wakayama — Bamboo left uneaten by giant pandas is being used to create spawning reefs for...
June 4, 2022
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Companies
New Lexus RX to hit market in autumn
An updated Lexus RX sport utility vehicle will be released in Japan around autumn, according to a re...
June 4, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Curb soaring crude oil prices through further production increase
Soaring crude oil prices have become a major risk factor for the global economy. Oil-producing count...
June 4, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Buddhist monk conveys words of wisdom through music
MATSUYAMA — There is a monk in Shikoku with a shaved head and simple robe who sings a sutra to the g...
June 4, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan’s ruling LDP seeks to maintain cooperation with key opposition party
The Liberal Democratic Party continues to make efforts to maintain a cooperative relationship with a...
June 4, 2022
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Political Pulse
The challenge of eliminating supply-demand disparities in childcare
For working parents, child day care centers are important social infrastructure. This is also true i...
June 4, 2022