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Associated PressU.S. reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant Wednesday — i...
December 2, 2021
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General NewsCity ordinance bill to let foreign residents vote in local referendums creates a stir in Musashino, Tokyo
A city ordinance bill related to the local referendum system, which the municipal government of Musa...
December 2, 2021
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General NewsPreservation of ‘Totoro’s Forest’ threatened as volunteers age
SAITAMA — The Totoro no Furusato Foundation faces a growing challenge preserving Sayama Hills, known...
December 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ leader names rivals to key party posts
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Kenta Izumi announced Wednesday his intention to app...
December 1, 2021
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Coronavirus2nd omicron case detected in Japan
A man who arrived in Japan from Peru was confirmed to be infected with the omicron variant of the no...
December 1, 2021
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ElectionsIzumi won CDPJ leadership on pledge to shift course from former chief Edano
Kenta Izumi, chairperson of the Policy Research Council for the Constitutional Democratic Party of J...
December 1, 2021
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Economy
Keidanren to urge firms to raise wages to achieve new capitalism
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, plans to call on member companies ...
December 1, 2021
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Asia-PacificVietnam: Tho Ha Village famed for rice paper, crackers
Located close to the peaceful Cau River, Tho Ha Village in the northern province of Bac Giang has de...
December 1, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Cambodia: Nation wheels out 1st exports of locally made tires
A local firm’s recent first trial export shipment of tires could be a starting point for a new stage...
December 1, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Lights still out as nightlife sector awaits better times
One business sector has not been able to raise its glass to better times as Singapore moves towards ...
December 1, 2021
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Economy
Japan undeclared corporate income totals 528.6 B. yen
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The total amount of taxable income that companies failed to declare in the year...
December 1, 2021
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General NewsFamily ties
The finishing touches are being put on New Year entrance ornaments, known as shimekazari and believe...
December 1, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan to ban reentry of foreign residents from 10 African countries
Foreign residents from 10 countries in southern Africa will not be allowed to reenter Japan from Thu...
December 1, 2021
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General NewsEx-navy officer recalls attack on Pearl Harbor, conversion against war
Dec. 8 marks 80 years since the Japanese Imperial Navy made a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fl...
December 1, 2021
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CoronavirusBooster rollout begins for healthcare workers
The rollout of COVID-19 booster shots began nationwide on Wednesday morning with medical workers fir...
December 1, 2021