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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
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Economy
China’s tech firms in danger of becoming tools of Communist Party
Beijing is tightening its control over China’s tech companies. As these fast-growing global corporat...
August 2, 2021
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General News
Entrance exam reform doomed by failure to listen to test-takers, schools
After many twists and turns in pursuit of a noble ideal, attempts to reform the university entrance ...
August 2, 2021
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General News
Mino washi papermakers leave their mark on Games with ‘Olympic diploma’
GIFU — The top eight finishers in events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will be able...
August 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Reinvestigation into Abe scandal should address citizens’ concerns
This is apparently a sign of the people’s deep-rooted distrust regarding the problem of politics and...
August 1, 2021
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Olympics & Paralympics
Olympic Village app glitches hinder transport of athletes
Getting from point A to point B hasn’t been easy for many athletes in the Olympic Village. There ha...
August 1, 2021
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Coronavirus
Take thorough precautions to protect children from coronavirus infection
The percentage of children being infected with the novel coronavirus has been on the rise. It is imp...
August 1, 2021
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General News
Ahead of Japan’s renewed state of emergency, people still going out
Ahead of another state of emergency coming into effect Monday for a trio of Tokyo’s neighboring pref...
August 1, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Ruler’s luxury gold tea room to be restored in Kyushu historic site
KARATSU, Saga — The gold tea room used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the late 16th-century warlord who unif...
August 1, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Can unwholesome corporate culture of Mitsubishi Electric be reformed?
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. has established a new management structure following serial revelations of...
August 1, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Reaching the Ishizuchi summit of selflessness
SAIJO, Ehime — One myth states the deity Ishizuchihiko no Mikoto — the son of Izanagi no Mikoto and ...
August 1, 2021
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Economy
Firms in Japan seek to tap into effects of circular economy
Reusing containers and raw materials are among the actions being taken by an increasing number of co...
July 31, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Olympics must not be blamed for people letting their guard down
Japanese athletes have been making great strides at the Tokyo Olympics. It is vital to take all poss...
July 31, 2021
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Troubleshooter
Should I quit my job of 30 years for another I’m more interested in?
I’m a female company employee in my late 50s. My husband is around the same age as me, and our child...
July 30, 2021
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Troubleshooter
My daughter slapped with divorce papers after 3 months
I’m a woman in my 60s and I’m worried about my daughter, who is in her late 30s. My daughter marrie...
July 30, 2021