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FashionJunko Shimada still creating timeless pieces after 40 years
Paris-based fashion designer Junko Shimada continues to fascinate women of all ages around the globe...
February 17, 2022
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Asia-PacificJapanese man in custody in China since last year Share
SHANGHAI — A Japanese man in his 50s has been detained in Shanghai by Chinese authorities since Dece...
February 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentMinistry mulling update to braille voting system
The government is considering updating braille voting systems out of consideration for election cand...
February 17, 2022
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CoronavirusJapanese elderly care facilities struggling amid infection surge
The pace of new coronavirus cases is slowing down nationwide, but infections at elderly care facilit...
February 17, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan’s curling team keeps semifinal hopes alive
BEIJING — Japan’s women curlers pulled out a much-needed victory over the United States on Wednesday...
February 17, 2022
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Vantage PointAvid gardener now cultivates intl relations as envoy
Coming from a country with seasons that she describes as “hot, hot and hot,” it’s not surprising tha...
February 17, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialRussian athlete’s doping scandal debases spirit of fair play at Games
The spirit of fair play, the foundation of sports, has been slighted. Relevant organizations such as...
February 17, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taiwan’s lifting of import ban offers a chance to promote Japanese food
Foods made in Japan are subject to strict safety inspections. Taking advantage of Taiwan’s planned e...
February 17, 2022
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General NewsInternational Women’s Day celebrated with mimosa flowers
March 8 is International Women’s Day, designated so by the United Nations. In Italy, there is a trad...
February 17, 2022
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Climate ChangeCost of offshore wind power continues to plunge
At the end of last year, the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Land, Infrastructure, Tran...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsWatabe medals in 3rd straight Winter Games
For the third Winter Olympics in a row, Akito Watabe has a medal to take home, but the color is diff...
February 16, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan to cut isolation period for some overseas arrivals to 3 days
The isolation period for people entering Japan from destinations categorized as low risk for infecti...
February 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificNepal: Chef commits to promoting culinary diversity
In 2010, Prashanta Khanal went to Indonesia for work and stayed there for a year. As soon as he acqu...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsTeammates, fans stand by speed skater Nana Takagi
Teammates and fans rallied around Nana Takagi after her fall during the women’s team pursuit final o...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsSnowboarder Murase aims for gold medal in 2026
BEIJING — Snowboarder Kokomo Murase told reporters of her joy at winning the bronze medal in the wom...
February 16, 2022