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Yomiuri Editorial
Lessons can be learned from India’s virus situation to prevent outbreaks
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] The explosion in novel coronavirus infections in...
June 14, 2021
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Politics & Government
G7 agrees to act in concert on economic matters to counter China
CORNWALL, England / BEIJING — Leaders of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations agreed at t...
June 14, 2021
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Coronavirus
Draft plan boosts legal powers for handling pandemics in Japan
The government will consider strengthening the power of various authorities, in a bid to help them r...
June 13, 2021
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General News
Ministry calls for review of ‘unreasonable’ school rules
Amid growing concern over unreasonable school rules, the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Tec...
June 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
It’s time for parties to get serious about constitutional discussions
What should the nation’s supreme law be? It can be said that Japan has finally overcome a small hurd...
June 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Did government interfere in Toshiba’s shareholders’ meeting?
A general shareholders’ meeting is the most important forum for corporate decision-making. It would ...
June 12, 2021
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General News
Alzheimer’s drug opens new path to treatment
The approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is a major step in ...
June 12, 2021
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Coronavirus
Over 40% of elderly in 19 major cities have received 1st dose of vaccine
Saturday marked two months since the start of Japan’s COVID-19 inoculation campaign for people aged ...
June 12, 2021
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Companies
Old building gains new life with rental offices in Tokyo
An almost 90-year-old heritage-listed building in Minato Ward, Tokyo, is now being used as a shared ...
June 12, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Castle’s ‘unique’ point seen in another castle
KOCHI — Is Kochi Castle “the only place where you can capture both an otemon main gate and a castle...
June 12, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Traditional silk weaving gets global spotlight
KYOTANGO, Kyoto — “I was surprised by how much the French respect silk.” So said Hideyuki Imai, chai...
June 12, 2021
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General News
Govt eyes stricter penalties for sexual misconduct by doctors, dentists
Doctors and dentists who have sexually assaulted patients may soon face stricter administrative pena...
June 11, 2021
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General News
Violators of Games virus rules to face exclusion, fines
Athletes and others involved in the Tokyo Olympics who violate rules to prevent the spread of the no...
June 11, 2021
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Troubleshooter
My pack rat husband is driving me up the wall
Dear Troubleshooter: I am a homemaker in my 30s. I cannot understand why my husband, who is in his ...
June 11, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Devise ways of securing medical staff to administer vaccines at workplaces
COVID-19 vaccines not only protect individuals, but also help prevent the novel coronavirus from spr...
June 11, 2021