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Coronavirus
Japan health panel warns of rapid domestic omicron spread
The omicron variant of the novel coronavirus could spread rapidly, a health ministry advisory panel ...
December 29, 2021
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General News
Ministry to put railway security measures in motion
In response to a recent knife and arson attack on a Keio Line train while it was moving, the Land, I...
December 29, 2021
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Wider World
Overseas Japanese-language newspapers in crisis
SAO PAULO — The Nikkey Shimbun published its final issue this month, bringing an end to the last Jap...
December 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Top overseas news stories for 2021 reflect pandemic’s continued shadow
The threat of the novel coronavirus has continued to cast a dark shadow over the world. On the list ...
December 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ex-lawmaker’s indictment reflects recent moral laxity of ruling parties
It is totally unacceptable for a person in a key government post to mediate loans at the request of ...
December 29, 2021
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Associated Press
Experts pull documents, money from Lee statue time capsule
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital Tuesday pulled books, money, ammunit...
December 29, 2021
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Associated Press
Sudan officials say defunct mine collapses, kills 38 people
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese authorities said at least 38 people were killed Tuesday when a defunct gold mi...
December 29, 2021
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Associated Press
Russian court shuts renowned rights group
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s highest court on Tuesday shut down one of the country’s oldest and most promi...
December 29, 2021
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Baseball
One of a kind: Ohtani wins AP Male Athlete of Year award
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Most of the time in professional sports, it’s easy to think it’s all been don...
December 29, 2021
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Coronavirus
46 new cases in Tokyo; infections top 30 for 8th straight day
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced Tuesday that it had confirmed 46 new cases of coronaviru...
December 28, 2021
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Science
Japan aims to have 1st Japanese astronaut land on moon in late 2020s
Japan will aim to put its first astronaut on the moon in the latter half of 2020s, Prime Minister Fu...
December 28, 2021
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Markets
Nikkei retakes 29,000 for 1 time in 8 days
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks rebounded Tuesday after falling for two market days, with the benc...
December 28, 2021
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Coronavirus
Prime Minister’s Office shows ‘lack of coordination’ on COVID policy for entrance exams
The education ministry on Monday withdrew its coronavirus guidelines for university entrance examina...
December 28, 2021
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Delicious
Amazake smoothies showcase Kyushu’s slow food movement
FUKUOKA — A shop specializing in smoothies made with amazake has been opened by a long-established s...
December 28, 2021
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General News
Japan OKs Plan to fight reputational damage over water release
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government adopted an action plan Tuesday to fight reputational damage over...
December 28, 2021