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CoronavirusPandemic-related measures to be extended through March 21 in 18 prefectures
The government decided Friday an extension to quasi-emergency priority measures through March 21 in ...
March 4, 2022
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Political SeriesInvisible threats / Enhanced capabilities needed to protect Japan’s key infrastructure
This is the ninth and final installment of a series exploring Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas such ...
March 4, 2022
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General NewsInvasion of Ukraine may affect daily life in Japan
The economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may stretch as far as daily life in Japan, as in...
March 4, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to send defense equipment to Ukraine
The Japanese government on Friday decided to provide defense equipment to Ukraine following its rece...
March 4, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (3/4-3/10)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
March 4, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina:3 battlegrounds where NEVs will fight for future
From January to October last year, China’s new energy vehicle production reached 2.57 million units ...
March 4, 2022
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Associated PressUkraine says fire at biggest nuclear plant extinguished
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities said Friday that a fire at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant...
March 4, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Japan, other Quad nations, agree close cooperation over Ukraine crisis
Leaders of the so-called Quad nations agreed during a videoconference late Thursday to cooperate clo...
March 4, 2022
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TroubleshooterI feel haunted by my shoplifting crime four decades ago
I’m a woman in my early 70s, and I am suffering from the past to the point of it being unbearable. M...
March 4, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsParalympics a valuable chance to deepen understanding about disabilities
International Paralympic Committee board member Miki Matheson has high hopes that the Beijing Winter...
March 4, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita to move back to Akasaka residence in April
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita are expected to move back into the former Akasaka Imperial ...
March 4, 2022
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TroubleshooterI would like to curb my tendency to cry and become mentally stronger
I’m a female company employee in my 20s, and I’m concerned because I cry so easily. If something bad...
March 4, 2022
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Associated PressEurope’s largest nuclear power plant on fire after shelling
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces shelled Europe’s largest nuclear plant early Friday in the battl...
March 4, 2022
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Troubleshooter
My son’s angry because he’s an only child and my husband’s aloof
I’m a woman in my 30s and a part-time worker. One day, my son — a first-grader in elementary school ...
March 4, 2022
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General NewsTaito Ward Office celebrates twin pandas with curry
Tokyo’s Taito Ward Office is offering a popular “Twin panda vegetable curry” at its cafeteria called...
March 4, 2022