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Asia-Pacific
China: Nation eyes substantial rise in U.S. LNG imports
China is expected to attract more international energy suppliers with its burgeoning natural gas dem...
November 28, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Eateries welcome easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including larger groups of diners
Eateries are already making preparations for larger groups of diners, even though bookings have yet ...
November 28, 2021
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Sumo
Terunofuji caps perfect run at Kyushu sumo tournament
Yokozuna Terunofuji tied a perfect bow on his sixth tournament title with a lengthy and slap-filled ...
November 28, 2021
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Coronavirus
Amid omicron worries, Japan reinforces border control at major international airports
To keep a new coronavirus variant called omicron at bay, the health ministry has reinforced border c...
November 28, 2021
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General News
Standing out
Craftsperson displays hagoita battledores, a good luck charm for the New Year, at a hagoita maker in...
November 28, 2021
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Baseball
Swallows claim 1st championship in 20 years
The Tokyo Yakult Swallows, the Central League champions, defeated the Orix Buffaloes, winners of the...
November 28, 2021
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Companies
KEPCO working to secure stable electricity supply with onset of winter
OSAKA — Electric power companies are becoming increasingly alarmed at the growing demand for heating...
November 28, 2021
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Politics & Government
Ishin leader Matsui reappointed at party convention
Ichiro Matsui, the leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), was reappointed to the to...
November 28, 2021
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General News
Slain doctor remembered for his work, legacy in Afghanistan
A memorial service for Tetsu Nakamura, the Japanese doctor killed two years ago while carrying out h...
November 28, 2021
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Politics & Government
Motegi visits Okinawa as LDP secretary general
NAGO, Okinawa (Jiji Press) — Toshimitsu Motegi, Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party, v...
November 28, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Giant limestone caves turn green bathing in LEDs
MINE, Yamaguchi — Going green has taken on another meaning in a cave illuminated by LEDs. Some milky...
November 28, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ensure spending for higher wages actually reaches frontline workers
It is important to create a stable work environment for professionals who watch over the growth of c...
November 28, 2021
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Vantage Point
Georgian envoy serves as bridge between 2 homelands
Teimuraz Lezhava believes his home country of Georgia and Japan, the country he has called home for ...
November 28, 2021
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General News
Passion for inclusivity leads college students to victory in Japan presentation contest
Two young women shared their ideas about how to help hearing impaired students take school classes, ...
November 28, 2021
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Other Sports
Swimmer Ikee recalls year of highs and lows
Swimming star Rikako Ikee, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics after recovering from leukemia, has vo...
November 28, 2021