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General News
Wooden Corolla replica driven in test run
A wooden replica of Toyota Motor Corp.’s Corolla sedan was driven Saturday on the premises of Aste, ...
December 13, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Female artisans carve new niche with shogi piece accessories
TENDO, Yamagata — A wide range of accessories made from shogi pieces crafted by a group of female ar...
December 13, 2021
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Science
16% of world’s dragonflies in danger of extinction
Sixteen percent of dragonfly species face the risk of extinction, according to the latest edition of...
December 13, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan’s ruling parties in quandary over relationship with Ishin
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito are in a quandary. How much di...
December 13, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea announces plan to apply for TPP membership
SEOUL — South Korea will apply for membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact, Finance M...
December 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Manage bluefin tuna stocks better to gain future increases to catch quota
Japan, as the largest consumer of bluefin tuna, needs to continue taking the initiative to help the ...
December 13, 2021
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Associated Press
Kentucky tornado toll in dozens; less than feared at factory
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Workers on the night shift at Mayfield Consumer Products were in the middle of ...
December 13, 2021
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Economy
Japan’s core machinery orders rise 3.8% in October
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s core machinery orders rose 3.8% in October from the previous month afte...
December 13, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan’s LDP, No. 2 opposition party share meeting room in Diet Building
In one of the most unusual outcomes of the recent House of Representatives election, the ruling Libe...
December 13, 2021
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Reuters
Japan’s service-sector mood improves; Omicron, rising costs cloud outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s service-sector mood improved to a two-year high but the recovery among man...
December 13, 2021
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General News
Japan’s Hayashi plays ‘Imagine’ on piano at Beatles museum
LIVERPOOL, England (Jiji Press) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi played John Lennon’s “...
December 13, 2021
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Global
G7 warns of ‘severe cost’ if Russia invades Ukraine
LIVERPOOL, England (Jiji Press) — The Group of Seven foreign ministers Sunday warned that Russia wil...
December 13, 2021
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Coronavirus
Tokyo reports 13 coronavirus cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 13 new coronavirus infections in the...
December 12, 2021
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Coronavirus
Osaka University develops transparent capsule for moving COVID patients
OSAKA — A transparent and airtight capsule for moving COVID-19 patients, developed by Osaka Universi...
December 12, 2021
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Wider World
Coronavirus forces a scaled-down Japan Day at Expo 2020 Dubai
Saturday was Japan Day at Expo 2020 Dubai, a presentation of Japanese traditions and culture, but th...
December 12, 2021