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Yomiuri Editorial
Find ways to maintain nursing care system while slowing cost increases
The costs of nursing care services have continued to balloon. Due to the rapidly aging population, i...
November 19, 2021
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Politics & Government
Tokyo Gov. Koike set to return to office on Sunday
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike is scheduled to return to the office on Sunday, according to the Tokyo metro...
November 19, 2021
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Music
Rena Yamazaki: Reaching out on the radio
“I’m glad we were able to put on a peaceful program again today,” Rena Yamazaki of the idol group No...
November 19, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan reports 202 new coronavirus cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan confirmed 202 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Saturday, the f...
November 19, 2021
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Politics & Government
Government to expand research subsidy program
The government will expand a research subsidy program from next fiscal year to promote joint interna...
November 18, 2021
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Coronavirus
Training needed to increase ECMO operators for coronavirus patients
Shinhiro Takeda, 61, chairman of Japan ECMO Network, explained the importance of training doctors wh...
November 18, 2021
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Reuters
Tougher U.S. stance on Taiwan urged by Congressional advisory body
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Urgent measures are needed to strengthen the credibility of U.S. military det...
November 18, 2021
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Performing Arts
Ongakuza still going strong creating musicals
For over three decades, Ongakuza Musical has been creating original musicals. Having overcome being ...
November 18, 2021
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Associated Press
Japan, South Korea balk at sharing stage after US talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S.-sponsored show of alliance with Japan and South Korea stumbled Wednesday wh...
November 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Decades-old water pipes present problems local govts can’t ignore
Financial difficulties related to population decline have made it difficult to maintain water supply...
November 18, 2021
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Defense & Security
Washington demands Tokyo pay more for U.S. troops in Japan
The U.S. administration of President Joe Biden has demanded an increase in Japan’s share of the cost...
November 18, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Taiwan expedites efforts to enhance defense capabilities
TAIPEI — If China invaded Taiwan, to what extent would the Taiwan military be able to defend the isl...
November 18, 2021
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Associated Press
Queen carries out in-person audience at Windsor Castle
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II met with the British military’s chief of staff at Windsor Castle on...
November 18, 2021
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Outside Contributors
My students and I are all learning: teamwork is hard work
I hated group work when I was a student. It was a real problem in Japanese schools I attended decade...
November 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Invest improved corporate earnings in ways that boost economic growth
As the global economy has been recovering from the slump caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, t...
November 18, 2021