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Defense & Security
U.S. spy drones likely to be deployed to western Japan air base
The U.S. military’s MQ-9 reconnaissance drones are being considered for deployment to a Maritime Sel...
January 27, 2022
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Coronavirus
Railroad firms answering demand for ‘third workplaces’
As the novel coronavirus continues its rapid spread, railroad companies in western Japan are steppin...
January 27, 2022
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Coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccination mandate push tests German ruling coalition
BERLIN — The Bundestag, the lower house of Germany’s parliament, began a debate on making COVID-19 v...
January 27, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Investigate suspected cheating on Japan entrance exam; take preventive measures
Allegations have emerged that questions on the Common Test for University Admissions were leaked to ...
January 27, 2022
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Social Series
50 years on / Senkaku waters are no longer peaceful
This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This is the fourth installment...
January 27, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Thorough explanation needed of unusual gasoline subsidy program
The prices of gasoline and kerosene continue to rise. The government must implement effective measur...
January 27, 2022
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Politics & Government
Suga: Vaccines helped Japan turn the corner
Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affair...
January 27, 2022
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Associated Press
North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 6th launch in 2022
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the se...
January 27, 2022
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Environment
Kobe river facilitates urban microhydropower generation
KOBE — Electricity is being generated by microhydropower in Nada Ward, Kobe, using the rapid current...
January 26, 2022
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Coronavirus
Case tally tops 70,000 nationwide
The daily national total of new novel coronavirus infections hit a record high on Wednesday, with th...
January 26, 2022
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Art
Lacquerware: A painting tradition with modern elements
Urushi lacquerware’s sense of elegance has been popular since ancient times as household items and w...
January 26, 2022
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Coronavirus
14,086 newly test positive for novel coronavirus in Tokyo
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported Wednesday 14,086 new cases of novel coronavirus infection...
January 26, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
China: AI aids wildlife security, digital identity
While facial recognition technology continues to facilitate many aspects of human life, it is now al...
January 26, 2022
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Politics & Government
CDPJ needs more discussions to be able to craft foundational policies
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic,...
January 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Elephants dying from eating plastic in Sri Lankan dump
PALLAKKADU, Sri Lanka (AP) — Conservationists and veterinarians are warning that plastic waste in an...
January 26, 2022