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Asia-PacificBangladesh: Nokia seeks to recapture former glory with Made-in-Bangladesh smartphones
Nokia launched two locally manufactured smartphone models on Nov. 25, aiming to grab this expanding ...
December 5, 2021
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General NewsForeign students in Japan to lose tax-free shopping eligibility
Consumption tax exemptions will no longer apply to foreign students studying in the nation after the...
December 5, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentMotegi steadily laying groundwork for post-Kishida era
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi is steadily establishing a foothold in ...
December 5, 2021
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Japan In FocusRegional Japan cities promoting ‘trial moves’
MATSUYAMA — With more people interested in living in regional cities amid the coronavirus pandemic, ...
December 5, 2021
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EnvironmentTokyo fishermen lament ‘endless’ stream of floating pumice stones
Floating pumice from the eruption of underwater volcano Fukutoku-Okanoba near the Ogasawara Islands ...
December 5, 2021
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EnvironmentJapan research team creates radioactive cesium adsorbents from pumice
There are moves to put the gathered pumice stones to use. A research team from the Kanagawa Institut...
December 5, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan to strengthen monitoring of foreign investments
The government will strengthen its screening and monitoring system for foreign investment capital in...
December 5, 2021
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Aiko attends coming-of-age ceremonies
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Princess Aiko, the only offspring of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masak...
December 5, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsOlympic athletes to be allowed to practice during self-isolation period
Japanese athletes aiming to compete in the Beijing Games will be allowed to train during their 14-da...
December 5, 2021
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ObituariesTragedy remembered
People pause to pay tribute to Tetsu Nakamura, the Japanese doctor who lost his life while doing hum...
December 5, 2021
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CompaniesJapan ministry to urge firms to consider candidates for president with outside experience
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry plans to draw up guidelines to strengthen corporate managem...
December 5, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use monuments to past disasters to better inform residents of risks
Knowing to what extent the area around one’s home or workplace is at risk from natural disasters is ...
December 5, 2021
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Books & LiteratureThe Inside Story: Entrepreneur, activist works to bring awareness to racial issues in Japan
Japanese society doesn’t hesitate to judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to Leila Odagaki, ...
December 5, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsHow will COVID-hit Tokyo Games affect future events?
The operators of the Tokyo Games made it to the finish line without serious problems. What impact wi...
December 5, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan confirms 131 new COVID-19 infections
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan confirmed 131 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, while no new fatality ...
December 5, 2021