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MuseumsTokyo: Ancient tomb mound unlocks secrets of past
Kofun, or ancient tomb mounds built around the fourth to the seventh centuries, are scattered across...
December 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusYamanashi: ‘Mt. Fuji’ shines at station
OTSUKI, Yamanashi — A glittering 3-meter-high “Mt. Fuji” was installed in front of JR Otsuki Station...
December 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusNagano: Chemical product inspector rewarded for detailed work
NAGANO — The government has bestowed upon Haruhiko Kuwabara, 65, the title of contemporary master cr...
December 28, 2021
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CoronavirusFirst Japan-developed COVID-19 vaccine enters final stage of clinical trials
Shionogi & Co. initiated the final phase of clinical trials in Vietnam for the COVID-19 vaccine it i...
December 28, 2021
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General NewsSniffing out the future
Fuhin, a female giant panda, sniffs an ice sculpture heralding the New Year in an outdoor exercise z...
December 28, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialDiscussion of Imperial succession must begin without further delay
It is inevitable to squarely address the issue of Imperial succession to maintain the Imperial famil...
December 28, 2021
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General NewsSnow in Okinawa?
A snow-covered miniature of Naha’s Shuri Castle gets a year-end cleaning on Tuesday at the Tobu Worl...
December 28, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Irregularities rampant under sloppy management at Mitsubishi Electric
The rampant misconduct at major companies could shake the foundation of the Japanese manufacturing i...
December 28, 2021
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General NewsChanging times brought renewed enthusiasm for learning English in Japan
NHK’s current morning drama “Come, Come, Everybody” depicts three generations of women and their con...
December 28, 2021
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CompaniesPower companies gear up for surge in electricity demand over winter
As winter sets in, power companies are implementing measures to prevent a repeat of problems that oc...
December 28, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan to allow omicron close contacts to take regular exams
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry will withdraw i...
December 27, 2021
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Politics & Government
Abe urges Kishida to maintain Abenomics
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday urged current Prime Minister Fumio K...
December 27, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan looks to deregulation to boost medical services ahead of possible next COVID-19 wave
In preparation for a possible sixth wave of infections with the novel coronavirus, the government pl...
December 27, 2021
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Other SportsHanyu earns shot at 3rd straight Olympic gold by winning natl title
SAITAMA — Figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu will get a chance to leap and spin his way to a third str...
December 27, 2021
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General NewsContinued heavy snowfall disrupts traffic nationwide
Heavy snowfall continued Monday morning mainly on the Sea of Japan side of the nation due to a stron...
December 27, 2021