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Asia-Pacific
China dials up coal-fired power production, putting economy before CO2 goals
SHENYANG, China/SHANGHAI — Production at China’s coal-fired power plants has been kicked into high g...
October 24, 2021
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General News
Uncertain times spur jazz pianist to strike new chords
Even amid the hard times of the pandemic, internationally renowned jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara has de...
October 24, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Building up Kyushu’s busiest district sky high
FUKUOKA — Kyushu’s largest and busiest commercial district is about to be transformed into a city of...
October 24, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Hyogo: Another view created for ‘Castle in the Sky’
ASAGO, Hyogo — A new observatory is open to visitors on a mountain across from castle ruins dubbed t...
October 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Awareness of each vote’s importance vital to preventing election errors
Votes will be cast in the House of Representatives election 17 days after the dissolution of the low...
October 24, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Nobel Prize winner’s equations add hype to hotel
OKAYAMA — Climate change research equations used by this year’s physics Nobel laureate Syukuro Manab...
October 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Examine thorough measures to prevent defendants from fleeing
When a defendant in a criminal trial flees while out on bail, this not only interferes with the judi...
October 24, 2021
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Companies
Femtech products support women’s daily life in Japan
Major Japanese companies are putting more focus on the development of femtech-related products and s...
October 24, 2021
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Companies
Watchmakers seek ways to sell their wares online
Watch manufacturers are looking for ways to sell their products online as the novel coronavirus cris...
October 24, 2021
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Political Series
Neck and Neck / Former comrades in fierce contest
This is the second installment in a series that looks into constituencies where candidates are facin...
October 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Are China’s iron-fisted approaches causing its economic slowdown?
The slowdown of the Chinese economy is becoming clearer. The upheaval will have a major impact on Ja...
October 23, 2021
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Companies
Major carmakers to cut production by 1.3 mil. units in FY21
Japanese automakers expect production to be down by at least 1.3 million units in fiscal 2021 due to...
October 23, 2021
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Manga & Anime
Manga heavyweight ‘Baki’ marks 30 years in arena
Whether in an underground arena, on a street filled with onlookers, or during a classroom lesson, Ba...
October 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Secure medical workers ahead of possible 6th wave of infections
Although the spread of the novel coronavirus has slowed, it is not known when it will surge again. I...
October 23, 2021
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Elections
Neck and Neck / LDP, Komeito join hands to ensure win in Kishida’s political home turf
Ahead of the Oct. 31 House of Representatives election, this article is the first in a new series th...
October 22, 2021