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Yomiuri Editorial
Create long-term support system to accelerate practical use of Japan-made vaccines
Though the development of vaccines against infectious diseases is a national security matter, suffic...
June 7, 2021
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General News
Blooming roses bring a blaze of color to Kobe
KOBE — Roses of various colors are blooming at the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens in Chuo Ward, Kobe, an...
June 7, 2021
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Economy
Japan’s recovery plods along as other countries prosper
Japan continues to lag behind its global peers when it comes to the economic recovery from the pande...
June 7, 2021
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General News
Cultural Affairs Agency plans new Kyoto base for preservation of cultural properties
The Cultural Affairs Agency plans to step up efforts to protect a trove of precious paintings, Buddh...
June 7, 2021
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General News
Have trouble finding a spouse? Matchmaking is timeless solution in Japan
Japan’s birth rate over the years has declined while the number of people not getting married contin...
June 6, 2021
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Coronavirus
How Japan got lapped in vaccine development
The government’s Headquarters for Healthcare Policy has put together a council to discuss pharmaceut...
June 6, 2021
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Coronavirus
Secure sustainable medical care for elderly through continuing reform
This is a small step toward maintaining the social security system in the face of a rapidly aging po...
June 6, 2021
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Economy
Keidanren: Govt must chip in to employment adjustment subsidies
Vice Chairman and President of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) Masakazu Kubota called on t...
June 6, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Good manners a prerequisite for pursuing the hobby of photography
There is no end to incidents in which people get in trouble in connection with taking pictures of tr...
June 6, 2021
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Companies
ANA group company launches internet shopping service for Chinese customers
A group company of ANA Holdings, Inc. has started a new internet shopping service for Chinese people...
June 6, 2021
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Markets
Retail, apparel industries collect, recycle used clothing in decarbonization effort
Major retail and apparel firms are ramping up efforts to collect and recycle used clothing as part o...
June 6, 2021
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Japan In Focus
For rent: Entire island ryokan inn, ¥1 million a night
A Japanese ryokan inn is offering a rental plan for an entire island at a cost of ¥1 million for an ...
June 6, 2021
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Coronavirus
Convenience stores cater to pandemic-driven demand in Japan
Major convenience store operators have rolled out new products and services amid the prolonged pand...
June 6, 2021
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Coronavirus
Start studies on emergency mobilization
The COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance. Although it is showing no signs yet of comin...
June 6, 2021
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Coronavirus
Poll: Over 70% feel pandemic fatigue in Japan
More than 70% of Japanese people feel fatigue caused by their taking daily measures against the nove...
June 6, 2021