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CoronavirusJapan authorities take measure on sale of unauthorized COVID-19 antigen test kits
Confusion has arisen over the existence of differing types of COVID-19 antigen rapid detection kits,...
December 25, 2021
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Japan In FocusNagasaki: Softshell turtles might be falling from the sky?
ISAHAYA, Nagasaki — While driving in an urban area four years ago, a woman in her 50s ran over a sof...
December 25, 2021
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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Temple becomes symbol of mother’s mercy
FUKUYAMA, Hiroshima — A vermilion-painted temple stands on the cliffs of a cape, its rocky surface e...
December 25, 2021
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General NewsKagawa: Have a holly, jolly bonsai
TAKAMATSU — Pine bonsai trees decorated like Christmas trees are being grown in Takamatsu, known for...
December 25, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialHas govt’s record-high budget been scrutinized for efficient spending?
The expansion of the national budget is unstoppable. Without scrutinizing budget items in terms of a...
December 25, 2021
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US & CanadaTough road ahead to achieve nuclear disarmament
NEW YORK — The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference is scheduled to start Jan. 4...
December 25, 2021
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CompaniesTokyo VR firm gives customers taste of intl travel
A customer “travels” to popular tourist destinations through the use of virtual reality goggles at a...
December 25, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan, U.S. mull holding security talks online amid omicron surge
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and U.S. governments are considering holding a planned meeting of ...
December 25, 2021
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Defense & Security
Defense info possibly leaked in cyberattack on Mitsubishi Electric
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Some 20,000 pieces of information related to Japan’s defense may have been leak...
December 25, 2021
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General NewsHiroshima agrees on black rain victim screening criteria
HIROSHIMA (Jiji Press) — The Hiroshima prefectural and city governments said Friday that they will a...
December 25, 2021
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Economy86 WTO members agree on 8 e-commerce articles
A total of 86 World Trade Organization member countries and regions, including Japan, the United Sta...
December 25, 2021
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CoronavirusJapanese panel approves Merck’s COVID-19 pill
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Health minister Shigeyuki Goto on Friday approved Merck & Co.’s COVID-19 pill m...
December 25, 2021
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Delicious Beautiful Spectacular JAPANTottori Wagyu / Discovering the Finest Beef Paradise in Tottori Pref.
Tottori Prefecture is known for seafood such as Matsuba snow crab and agricultural products such as ...
December 24, 2021
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General NewsE-scooter rules likely to be loosened in Japan
Riders of electric kick scooters will no longer need a drivers license under a proposed law revision...
December 24, 2021
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Companies
Nippon Steel sues trader Mitsui over patent infringement
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Nippon Steel Corp. has filed with Tokyo District Court a lawsuit against Mitsui...
December 24, 2021