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Politics & GovernmentSports Agency commissioner calls for more support for athletes
In the wake of a suit violation in the ski jumping event and discontent over competition rules at th...
February 16, 2022
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ScienceGuinness recognizes wombat in Ikeda as oldest in captivity
OSAKA — A wombat at a zoo in Osaka has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest livin...
February 16, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Keep close eye on inflation risks as GDP shows positive growth
Optimism for the future of an economy that was picking up has waned amid the sixth wave of the novel...
February 16, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Move civil court procedures online with an eye on safety, convenience
As digital technology advances, civil trials are about to undergo drastic changes. It is vital to en...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida voices support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed support for Ukraine’s sovereign...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsNorthernmost Hokkaido city cheers on curling Olympians
WAKKANAI, Hokkaido — Loco Solare, Japan’s national women’s curling team at the Beijing Winter Olympi...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan, Russia hold economic talks amid tensions over Ukraine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and Russian governments on Tuesday held a teleconference of their ...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan, Britain to cooperate on fighter jet sensor
LONDON (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and British governments said Tuesday that they will jointly devel...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapanese skier Watabe wins bronze medal in the Nordic combined large hill
Two-time silver medalist Akito Watabe won the bronze medal in the individual normal hill of Nordic c...
February 15, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsDown and out: Fall in final costs Japan shot at pursuit gold
Japanese speed skaters weren’t able to defend their title in the women’s team pursuit, settling for ...
February 15, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan likely to start COVID-19 vaccinations for kids this month
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11 could start in Japan by the end of...
February 15, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsSki jumper Kobayashi voices relief after end of his Beijing Games
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (Jiji Press) — Ryoyu Kobayashi, who won gold and silver medals in the men’s ski j...
February 15, 2022
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Other SportsHanyu thanks fans, looks to future
BEIJING — Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu looked to the future at a press conference in Beijing on Monday...
February 15, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsSki jumper Nakamura takes business-like approach
For Naoki Nakamura, soaring refers as much to profits as to how he flies through the air as a ski ju...
February 15, 2022
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CompaniesANA, Toyota, Joby to tie up on flying car venture
ANA Holdings Co. and U.S. mobility firm Joby Aviation announced Tuesday that they and Toyota Motor C...
February 15, 2022