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Economy
Foreman hopes new National Stadium will be a monument for the centuries
Taisei Corp. was involved in the construction of the former National Stadium for the 1964 Tokyo Olym...
July 21, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Saitama: The priceless beauty of commemorative coins
In addition to the nation’s currency, the Saitama branch of the Japan Mint also produces decorative ...
July 20, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Gunma: Insect-lover opens sweet shop that bakes in tasty, nutritious bugs
MAEBASHI — A sweet shop featuring insects baked into its treats has recently opened in Maebashi. Ka...
July 20, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Aomori: Wind chimes offer soothing sound in cool summer
GOSHOGAWARA, Aomori — Pottery maker Tsugaru Kanayama-yaki in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, has cre...
July 20, 2021
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Art
Beginner-friendly mini bonsai offer comfort during difficult times
Mini bonsai have been enjoying a revival among people attracted to the appeal of having green plants...
July 20, 2021
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General News
Keeping Tokyo 2020 athletes safe from virus critical to Games
The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony will be held Friday, but at the beginning of this week, Japan re...
July 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Panasonic launches elderly housing business in China
YIXING, China — Panasonic Corp. on Monday unveiled to the press a house tailored for elderly buyers ...
July 20, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Moon’s about-face dents hopes of thaw in Japan-ROK ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s decision not to visit Japan for the Tokyo Olympics has dented c...
July 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will BOJ’s fund program be effective in promoting decarbonization?
The Bank of Japan has compiled a preliminary outline of a funding measure that will make it easier f...
July 20, 2021
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General News
Govt requires foreign tech students to submit detailed background
The government has implemented tighter entry screening since this spring for foreign students studyi...
July 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Concerns remain after lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in England
To what degree will restrictions on the activities of people in Japan be lifted when the COVID-19 va...
July 20, 2021
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Coronavirus
Cooling technologies to help alleviate summer heat during Tokyo Games
Strict measures to avoid the spread of the coronavirus will be taken during the Tokyo Olympics, the ...
July 20, 2021
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General News
Opinion divided among locals where Olympic venues will allow spectators
The first event at the Tokyo Olympics in which spectators will be allowed will be a women’s soccer m...
July 19, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan govt to support development of small satellite constellation
The government will begin providing support to companies next fiscal year as it seeks the quick cons...
July 19, 2021
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Economy
TV, mobile phones to share frequency spectrum in Japan
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to allow TV stations and mobile phone giants ...
July 19, 2021