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Technology
Japan, U.S. to cooperate on core tech development for next-gen fast reactors
Japan and the United States will work together to develop technology related to core equipment and s...
January 9, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Control inflation for stable growth in global economy / Japan must devise trade strategies for Asia
The global economy has picked up, after a period of stagnation caused by the novel coronavirus pande...
January 9, 2022
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General News
‘Diamond dust’ sparkles in morning sunlight in Gifu town
TAKAYAMA — Ice crystals sparkle in the sunlight over the Mumaya River in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, ...
January 9, 2022
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Companies
SoftBank offshoot to help boost decarbonization of regional govts
Agoop Corp. plans to help regional governments and corporations decarbonize by analyzing information...
January 9, 2022
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Economy
Japan hopes people drink more milk in New Year amid glut
Getting people to drink milk during the New Year holidays has been an urgent matter this winter for ...
January 9, 2022
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General News
New Kamome bullet train sails under bridge in Nagasaki
Cars of Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu)’s new Kamome Shinkansen bullet train pass under Saikaibashi b...
January 9, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida rules out early revision to infectious disease law
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida suggested Sunday that the government will...
January 9, 2022
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Companies
Craftsmen, companies bring consumers into creative process in Japan
When companies and consumers walk hand-in-hand in the creation of a product, it produces brand loyal...
January 9, 2022
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Coronavirus
COVID-19 pre-emergency curbs imposed on 3 prefectures
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese prefectures of Okinawa, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima were placed under ...
January 9, 2022
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Economy
Overseas market eyed for Japanese varieties of tomatoes
As branded tomatoes and cherry tomatoes are selling well in domestic supermarkets and convenience st...
January 9, 2022
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Coronavirus
Okinawa logs record-high 1,759 coronavirus cases
Okinawa Prefecture confirmed 1,759 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday, logging a record ...
January 8, 2022
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US & Canada
Japan, U.S. to review defense role-sharing
The Japanese and U.S. governments announced a plan that will lead to a review of defense role-sharin...
January 8, 2022
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Markets
Tokyo stocks swayed by U.S. CPI, Japanese earnings next week
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks will be sensitive to U.S. consumer price data and earnings reports...
January 8, 2022
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Economy
BOJ seen revising up FY 2022 inflation forecast
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Bank of Japan is seen revising up its inflation forecast for fiscal 2022 fr...
January 8, 2022
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General News
Japan eyes new guidelines to prepare for major quake in greater Tokyo area
The government plans to review a policy regarding what people should do in the event of a major eart...
January 8, 2022