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Associated PressMaltese legislator elected European Parliament president
BRUSSELS (AP) — Roberta Metsola, a Christian Democratic politician from Malta, was elected president...
January 18, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan, several prefectures set daily record highs in virus cases
The national total of new infections with the novel coronavirus exceeded 30,000 on Tuesday, marking ...
January 18, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan likely to apply pre-emergency measures in 13 more prefectures
The government is set to decide as early as Wednesday to apply quasi-emergency priority measures to ...
January 18, 2022
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Imperial FamilyPoem by Princess Aiko recited at annual poetry ceremony
The annual utakai hajime poetry recital was held at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on T...
January 18, 2022
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Asia-PacificN. Korea flaunting progress in its missile development
SEOUL — North Korea’s repeated missile launches are believed to be aimed at showing off its improved...
January 18, 2022
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TechnologyTonga volcano damage glimpsed in satellite images
GENEVA/JAKARTA — The United Nations Satellite Center (UNOSAT) on Monday released satellite images sh...
January 18, 2022
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CoronavirusSocial activities in Okinawa Pref. on tightrope
NAHA — Despite the ongoing spread of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus in Okinawa Prefect...
January 18, 2022
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Crime & CourtsTokyo ward files suit to evict 32 shops allegedly squatting in Asakusa
A cluster of shops near Sensoji temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo is at the center of a disput...
January 18, 2022
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CompaniesAkihabara cafes work to establish certification system for respectable businesses
Operators of themed cafes in Tokyo’s Akihabara district established the Akihabara Concept Shop Union...
January 18, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use Great Hanshin Earthquake’s lessons to improve future measures
Jan. 17 marked 27 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake. In recent years, there has been a spate ...
January 18, 2022
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Political SeriesPrefectures need more power to handle pandemic-related crises
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan with the pandemic, foreign affair...
January 18, 2022
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Japan In FocusIshikawa: Ex-racehorses enjoy new life in retirement
SUZU, Ishikawa — A number of racehorses that have been retired from the sport are living out the res...
January 18, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Kishida must take initiative in fight against pandemic to boost economy
For a vision of the future to be mapped out, the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country must...
January 18, 2022
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Japan In FocusIwate: Tiger dance festival to celebrate Year of Tiger Share
KAMAISHI, Iwate — When the SL Ginga train arrived from Hanamaki at a platform at JR Kamaishi Station...
January 18, 2022
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Japan In FocusAomori: Bring in new year with a roar
KUROISHI, Aomori — Artisan Masafumi Abo works day after day to carve kokeshi wooden dolls of this ye...
January 18, 2022