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Politics & Government
Kishida looks to stabilize political base with World Heritage nomination
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision to nominate the Sado Gold Mine for registration on the UNESC...
January 29, 2022
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Economy
Condominium prices continue to soar
Prices continue to soar for condominiums amid a short supply and historically low interest rates. Wi...
January 29, 2022
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Coronavirus
Over 350,000 infected people recuperating at home
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus nationwide who were recuperating at home ex...
January 29, 2022
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Coronavirus
Close-contact isolation period reduced to 7 days
The government has reduced the recommended isolation period for people who have had close contact wi...
January 29, 2022
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Other Sports
Top Japanese sprinter Chisato Fukushima announces retirement
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Top Japanese track and field sprinter Chisato Fukushima, the Japanese record ho...
January 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan must defend Sado Gold Mine, campaign for World Heritage status
It is only natural for the government to nominate valuable cultural properties for World Heritage li...
January 29, 2022
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General News
Straw hats get an airing under the winter sun
Straw hats are left to dry in the cold air outside the workshop of Tanaka Boshi-ten in Kasukabe, Sai...
January 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
There is much to lose in cheating on college entrance examinations
A smartphone was used for cheating. How can the use of digital devices to cheat be prevented? Releva...
January 29, 2022
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Associated Press
Here, kitty: Bidens welcome cat named Willow to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in more than a dozen years, a cat is living at the White House....
January 29, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
S. Korean presidential candidate emphasizes relations with Japan
SEOUL — A centrist candidate who plans to run for South Korea’s presidency said Friday that if elect...
January 29, 2022
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Coronavirus
Infections surging, tests delayed in Japan
The PCR testing system is increasingly under pressure in areas where the coronavirus is surging. In ...
January 29, 2022
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General News
S. Korea protests Japan’s Sado mine World Heritage push
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — The South Korean government Friday protested Japan’s plan to recommend the Sado...
January 29, 2022
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General News
Foreigners entering Japan down 91.8% in 2021
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of foreigners who entered Japan in 2021 plunged by 3.95 million, or ...
January 29, 2022
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Reuters
Olympics-Team Taiwan won’t be at Winter Games opening ceremony
TAIPEI (Reuters) — Taiwan’s small team for next month’s Winter Olympics in Beijing will not take par...
January 29, 2022
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General News
Sado Gold Mine to be recommended as World Heritage site
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Friday that Japan will recommend the Sado Gold Mine as a poss...
January 28, 2022