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Coronavirus
Government approves expanded use of COVID-19 antibody treatment
The government approved Friday the expanded use of the Ronapreve antibody cocktail as a treatment to...
November 5, 2021
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Politics & Government
All children under 19 to get ¥100,000 handout
The government plans to include a cash handout of ¥100,000 for children aged 18 or younger in a larg...
November 5, 2021
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Elections
Osaka-based Ishin gives anti-LDP conservative voters an outlet in Japan’s lower house election
Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) took 41 seats in the House of Representatives election,...
November 5, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan biotech firm Takara Bio plans to begin contract production of mRNA vaccine in January
Takara Bio Inc. announced Thursday that it will start the contract manufacturing of the drug substan...
November 5, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Probe needs to clearly determine those responsible for Atami mudslide
About four months after a disastrous mudslide killed many local residents in Atami, Shizuoka Prefect...
November 5, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan must lead way in RCEP to achieve growth in Asia-Pacific region
A huge free trade bloc will be created in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan must exercise its leadershi...
November 5, 2021
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Coronavirus
Ministry OK’s fear-free vaccination of visa overstayers
The health ministry has told prefectures that if they vaccinate foreign nationals whom they find hav...
November 5, 2021
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Coronavirus
COVID-19 antigen test kits that can be easily used at home on sale at pharmacies
Health ministry-authorized test kits that people can use at home to check whether they are infected ...
November 5, 2021
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Performing Arts
Revival of ‘Knights’ Tale’ happily reunites a tight-knit cast
The musical “Knights’ Tale: Kishi Monogatari” returns to the stage, celebrating three years since th...
November 5, 2021
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Companies
Nintendo can’t fulfill Switch holiday demand, cuts forecast on chip shortage
TOKYO (Reuters) — Nintendo Co. on Thursday cut its full year Switch sales forecast by 6% and said it...
November 4, 2021
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Companies
New Mazda cars will stop if driver suffers health problem
TOKYO (AP) — Cars already know how to park themselves, warn drowsy drivers, steer back into the righ...
November 4, 2021
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Economy
Japan labor leader vows to fight for stable, better work
TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s largest labor federation says she is determined to listen to the vo...
November 4, 2021
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Economy
Japan average pump price up for 9th straight week
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan has risen for the ninth s...
November 4, 2021
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Companies
Toyota boosts profit outlook on weaker yen, but warns of production risks
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp raised its profit outlook on Thursday helped by favorabl...
November 4, 2021
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Other Sports
Skating star Hanyu pulls out of NHK Trophy with ankle injury
Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu has pulled out of next week’s NHK Trophy after...
November 4, 2021