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Companies
As Toshiba investors carp, No. 2 shareholder urges EGM vote on break-up plan
TOKYO (Reuters) — The second-largest investor in Japan’s Toshiba Corp on Thursday called for an extr...
January 6, 2022
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Climate Change
To boost decarbonization, Japan seeks more nations to join its emissions trading plan
Aiming to lead the global decarbonization movement and helping Japan decarbonize, the government pla...
January 6, 2022
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Associated Press
U.S. Forces in Japan ordered to wear masks as COVID cases jump
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday ordered personnel stationed in Japan to wear masks when g...
January 6, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Japan, Australia sign defense pact as China concerns loom
SYDNEY (AP) — The leaders of Japan and Australia signed a “landmark” defense agreement Thursday that...
January 6, 2022
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Coronavirus
At least 5 days required to confirm omicron infection
Five to seven days are needed to confirm infection with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, due ...
January 6, 2022
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General News
Struggling against domestic trends, sake brewers seek to broaden global appeal
Japan’s sake industry is looking for ways to get the drink flowing again. Domestic shipments of the ...
January 6, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Former security company employee arrested on suspicion of stealing ¥100 mil. from ATMs
Chiba Prefectural Police have arrested a former employee of a security firm on suspicion of stealing...
January 6, 2022
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Associated Press
A year after Jan. 6, Congress more deeply divided than ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Congress is about to show the world a very unsettled view from th...
January 6, 2022
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General News
First brushwork of the year: Kakizome calligraphy event held in Tokyo
Participants write characters for a kakizome calligraphy event at the Nippon Budokan stadium in Chiy...
January 6, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
OPEC+ needs to create stable crude oil supply to support global growth
High crude oil prices continue to be a reason for inflation worldwide. Oil-producing countries need ...
January 6, 2022
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Coronavirus
Okinawa forecasts daily coronavirus daily tally to hit about 980
The Okinawa prefectural government said it expects the Thursday tally of new coronavirus infections ...
January 6, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
N. Korea should stop folly of missile launches that only further isolation
What does North Korea think it can gain by promoting nuclear and missile development that threatens ...
January 6, 2022
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Companies
High-end mirrorless single-lens cameras shaking up market
Mirrorless single-lens cameras, first released as entry-level cameras for beginners, have been evolv...
January 6, 2022
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Coronavirus
Surge in cases spur demand for COVID insurance in Japan
A recent surge in coronavirus infections has led to an increase in demand for COVID-19 insurance, wh...
January 6, 2022
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Music
Rising conductor Nodoka Okisawa faces music naturally
With a baton in her hand and wins in major classical music competitions under her belt, Nodoka Okisa...
January 6, 2022