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Science
Fishery researchers aim to get value out of kelp-destroying sea urchins
MATSUYAMA — Sea urchins are considered to be the main culprit behind the disappearance of kelp fores...
June 15, 2021
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Delicious
Enjoy the rich taste of French savory cake
It’s the time of the year when we long for the outdoors. French cuisine chef Yasuyuki Takara recomme...
June 15, 2021
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Russia
China and Russia ‘drawn closer’ through pressure
BEIJING / MOSCOW — China expressed strong dissatisfaction with a joint communique issued at the rece...
June 15, 2021
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Companies
Panasonic’s pivot from home appliances to EV batteries fraught with risk
Panasonic Corp. is endeavoring to switch its core business from home appliances to electric vehicle ...
June 15, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
South Korean president likely to visit Japan during Olympics
Japan and South Korea are making arrangements for South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Japan ...
June 15, 2021
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Global
G7 nations agree, yet differ on threat from China, Russia
Courtesy of the British prime minister’s officeGroup of Seven leaders participate in summit discussi...
June 15, 2021
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Art
Kanagawa: Taro Okamoto: Going beyond the abstract
A chair with eyes on the seat and a teapot in the shape of a chicken stand among the items at the Ta...
June 15, 2021
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General News
Niigata cities develop cycling route
MINAMI-UONUMA, Niigata — The cities of Minami-Uonuma, Uonuma and the town of Yuzawa in Niigata Prefe...
June 15, 2021
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Politics & Government
Suga helps send signal to China, garner support for Games at G7 summit
CORNWALL, England — The communique of the Group of Seven summit in Cornwall, England, ultimately sen...
June 15, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Aichi: 91-year-old woman continues traditional tie-dyeing craft
KARIYA, Aichi — A 91-year-old woman in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, works for five to eight hours every...
June 15, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Swiftly relocate bus stops deemed to pose greatest risk of traffic accidents
Accidents are more likely to occur at bus stops located near pedestrian crossings and intersections,...
June 15, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
G7 leaders’ statement shows renewed unity among democratic nations
It is significant that democratic nations have expressed their determination to stand together again...
June 15, 2021
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Elections
LDP committee seeks to boost field of female candidates to 35% by 2030
The Liberal Democratic Party’s special committee on promoting women’s active participation plans to ...
June 14, 2021
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Defense & Security
Japanese suspect says he was asked to give Russia info on biochemical weapons
A 70-year-old man from Kanagawa Prefecture arrested last week for illegally obtaining military infor...
June 14, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
G7 nations must join hands to revive multilateral cooperation
The leading democracies that share common values must unite to revitalize these summits. The effecti...
June 14, 2021