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Yomiuri Editorial
Boy’s death on school’s locked bus a grim reminder to exercise caution
A recent tragedy in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture, can only be described as heart-wrenching. The cause ...
August 5, 2021
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General News
Wajima lacquerware adorns Olympic table tennis tables
Some of the table tennis tables at the Tokyo Games were made with Wajima lacquerware from Ishikawa P...
August 5, 2021
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Coronavirus
‘Home treatment’ policy stirs consternation in local govts
Confusion is growing among local governments over a new policy spelled out by the central government...
August 4, 2021
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General News
Arctic research vessel to double as mobile hospital
Scheduled for completion in fiscal 2026, the vessel will conduct meteorological observations in the ...
August 4, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Intl community must stop Myanmar military from growing in arrogance
The international community’s lackadaisical response has allowed Myanmar’s military to grow in arrog...
August 4, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will policy to limit hospitalizations help save coronavirus patients’ lives?
There has been an explosive spread of novel coronavirus infections. To overcome the crisis, effectiv...
August 4, 2021
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Art
Tokyo: Hokusai’s depictions, disciples paint artist’s life
Celebrating the life and work of world-famous Edo period ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-184...
August 3, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Kanagawa: Youngsters battle N.Z. Olympic soccer squads in online matches
ATSUGI, Kanagawa — The New Zealand men’s and women’s national soccer teams, which held training in A...
August 3, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Akita: Hanko maker keeps traditions, takes on new trends
AKITA — Jyukyu Horie is the fifth president of the well-established company Horie, a hanko seals mak...
August 3, 2021
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Defense & Security
Missile units to be deployed on Ishigakijima island
The Defense Ministry plans to deploy Ground Self-Defense Force missile units with 500 to 600 personn...
August 3, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
World must not allow Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan
Should Afghanistan once again come under the rule of the Taliban, security and human rights in that ...
August 3, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt’s optimistic budget projections push fiscal reform further away
Unless the government changes its optimistic projections, no proper path to fiscal consolidation wil...
August 3, 2021
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Delicious
Addictive, refreshing Bulgarian-style yogurt soup
Wakako Sato, a research specialist on international cuisine, has a go-to dish in summer: chilled yog...
August 3, 2021
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Delicious
Colorful sushi layers inspired by Boso Peninsula geology
TATEYAMA, Chiba — Hotel chefs in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, have developed colorful sushi inspired ...
August 3, 2021
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Economy
Japan’s medal rush boosts retail sales
Economic activity related to the Tokyo Games is brisk even though there are almost no spectators in ...
August 2, 2021