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Companies
Japanese Companies in U.S. cautiously Optimistic about Biden Presidency
NEW YORK — According to a survey of nearly 630 Japanese companies operating in the United States, 53...
January 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Stop Increase in Abuse of the Elderly by Nursing Care Facility Employees
The abuse of elderly people in need of nursing care shows no sign of decline. Stopping the increase ...
January 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
China’s Ulterior Motive in Fencing off outer Space Poses Threat
China is accelerating efforts for its military-led space program. It needs to refrain from actions t...
January 25, 2021
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General News
Clinical Trial for new Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease to Start in Japan
An international joint clinical trial for a new Alzheimer’s drug developed by a Japanese pharmaceuti...
January 25, 2021
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Environment
Package-free Stores Help Tackle Problem of Plastic Waste
OSAKA — Stores that sell products by weight and volume are gaining popularity amid growing awareness...
January 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Discussion on Amending the Constitution must Have Greater Public Participation
This is the 13th installment of a series in which intellectuals share their thoughts on political is...
January 25, 2021
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Economy
Economy Ministry Panel Examines Steps to Deal with Tight Electricity Supply
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry began Tuesday examinations of necessary tasks to resolve th...
January 25, 2021
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Sumo
Daieisho Pushes through for 1st Title
Daieisho took the ring with his fate in his own hands. The No. 1 maegashira later went back to have ...
January 24, 2021
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Japan In Focus
New Boat a Breath of Fresh Air in Virus-battered Industry
A new type of vessel has emerged in the yakatabune pleasure boat industry, which has been hit hard b...
January 24, 2021
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Companies
Kawasaki to Build World’s 1st Hydrogen-powered Tanker
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. plans to construct the first large-scale tanker in the world to carry...
January 24, 2021
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Defense & Security
U.S. Defense Secretary Says Security Treaty Covers Japan’s Senkaku Islands
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed in telephone talks Su...
January 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Widely Convey Japan’s Sincere Efforts on So-called Comfort Women Issue
To prevent misunderstandings surrounding the issue of so-called comfort women from spreading to the ...
January 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Spirit of Mutual Assistance necessary to Maintain Blood Donation System
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, the number of people who donate blood has decreased and ...
January 24, 2021
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Business Series
S.T. refreshes the air, invigorates life
The Yomiuri ShimbunTakako Suzuki with S.T. Corp. products By Sachio Nikaido / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior...
January 24, 2021
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Companies
Manufacturers Ramp up Ultracold Freezer Production in Japan
Fast production of freezers and refrigerators for transporting and storing COVID-19 vaccines is urge...
January 24, 2021