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Olympics & ParalympicsValieva in 1st place after short program
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva finished first in the women’s short program with a score of 82....
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsSakamoto finishes short program with personal best
BEIJING — Kaori Sakamoto secured 79.84 points, a personal best, in the women’s figure skating short ...
February 16, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan unveils booster rate data in major cities to push vaccination rollout
In an effort to urge a faster rollout of COVID-19 booster shots, the government has started listing ...
February 16, 2022
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General NewsGovt eyes law revision to boost uptake in childcare leave
The government is planning to revise a law that will allow local public servants to take up to four ...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & Government
Sports Agency commissioner calls for more support for athletes
In the wake of a suit violation in the ski jumping event and discontent over competition rules at th...
February 16, 2022
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ScienceGuinness recognizes wombat in Ikeda as oldest in captivity
OSAKA — A wombat at a zoo in Osaka has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest livin...
February 16, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Keep close eye on inflation risks as GDP shows positive growth
Optimism for the future of an economy that was picking up has waned amid the sixth wave of the novel...
February 16, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Move civil court procedures online with an eye on safety, convenience
As digital technology advances, civil trials are about to undergo drastic changes. It is vital to en...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida voices support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed support for Ukraine’s sovereign...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsNorthernmost Hokkaido city cheers on curling Olympians
WAKKANAI, Hokkaido — Loco Solare, Japan’s national women’s curling team at the Beijing Winter Olympi...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan, Russia hold economic talks amid tensions over Ukraine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and Russian governments on Tuesday held a teleconference of their ...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan, Britain to cooperate on fighter jet sensor
LONDON (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and British governments said Tuesday that they will jointly devel...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapanese skier Watabe wins bronze medal in the Nordic combined large hill
Two-time silver medalist Akito Watabe won the bronze medal in the individual normal hill of Nordic c...
February 15, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsDown and out: Fall in final costs Japan shot at pursuit gold
Japanese speed skaters weren’t able to defend their title in the women’s team pursuit, settling for ...
February 15, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan likely to start COVID-19 vaccinations for kids this month
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5-11 could start in Japan by the end of...
February 15, 2022