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Yomiuri EditorialNation Must Prepare for Projected 30% Decline
In 2070, elderly people will account for nearly 40% of the nation’s population, and the number of ch...
April 29, 2023
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DeliciousEnjoy Taste of Japanese Spring with Asari Clam Recipes
Asari clam season is at its peak in spring. Asari, or Japanese littleneck clams, can be enjoyed in v...
April 29, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Bank of Japan Must Carefully Monitor Price Trends
The Bank of Japan has held its first Monetary Policy Meeting under its new governor, Kazuo Ueda. The...
April 29, 2023
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General NewsPrivate Restrooms in Japan Seen By Some as Places for Relaxation
So-called “toilet retreats” are becoming something of a talking point. But why do some people use pr...
April 29, 2023
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Washington PostCalifornia Shifts to an Experiment in Coercion to Treat the Homeless
SAN DIEGO – There are a lot of invisible companions in East Village. They live in the cluttered tent...
April 29, 2023
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Associated PressConflict Over Transgender Rights Simmers Across the US
As transgender people have increasingly gained acceptance and visibility, conservative lawmakers hav...
April 29, 2023
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ReutersOn Lethal Aid to Ukraine, South Korean Leader Says Seoul Considering Its Options
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Friday it was necessary to ensure Russia’s invasion of ...
April 29, 2023
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ReutersSyria Intercepted Israeli Air Strike in Homs Area, Three Injured -State Media
CAIRO, April 29 (Reuters) – Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israel rocket attack in the vicinity ...
April 29, 2023
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Companies
Daihatsu Cheated in Vehicle Crash Tests
Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)—Daihatsu Motor Co. said Friday it has uncovered misconduct in its crash...
April 29, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Restore S. Korea’s Preferred Trade Status
Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese trade ministry said Friday it started procedures to put So...
April 29, 2023
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General News
13 Nagoya Prison Officers Referred to Prosecutors over Assaults
Nagoya, April 27 (Jiji Press)—A prison in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, referred 13 of its office...
April 29, 2023
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Economy
Price Hikes Planned for 824 Products in Japan in May
Tokyo, April 29 (Jiji Press)—Japanese consumers will continue to face a wave of price hikes in May, ...
April 29, 2023
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ReutersChina Weighs Giving Single Women IVF Access to Stem Population Decline
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – As China tries to slow its demographic decline, women like Chen Luojin...
April 29, 2023
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General NewsInvestment Education Aimed at Youths Catching On
While the government encourages a shift from savings to investments, efforts to teach children about...
April 29, 2023
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General NewsEx-AKB48 Pop Star Helps Idols Launch New Careers
A former member of the pop idol group AKB48 has set up a company to help former pop idols start thei...
April 29, 2023