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CoronavirusClose conversations with mask-wearing infected people pose infection risk
Keeping one’s distance remains an important factor in preventing infection with the novel coronaviru...
February 3, 2022
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Asia-PacificNumber of Chinese ships in waters off Senkakus surged since enactment of coast guard law
In the 12 months since the enactment of Chinese legislation that allows China Coast Guard vessels to...
February 3, 2022
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CoronavirusRooms available but often unused at COVID-19 recovery facilities in Japan
Rooms are available in accommodation facilities secured by prefectural governments in urban areas fo...
February 3, 2022
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Associated PressAdulterated cocaine kills 20, sickens 74 in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Apparently adulterated cocaine killed 20 people and seriously sickene...
February 3, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialIdentify structural factors behind bureaucrats’ mistakes in documents
A series of mistakes were found in budget-related documents submitted by the government to the curre...
February 3, 2022
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General News
Child abuse, domestic violence cases hit record highs in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of suspected child abuse and domestic violence cases in Japan both h...
February 3, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
U.S., Europe must work together to prevent Russian invasion of Ukraine
There is growing speculation that Russia will invade Ukraine, and the situation is increasingly tens...
February 3, 2022
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Associated PressBiden orders forces to Europe amid stalled Ukraine talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ordering 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland and Germany and ...
February 3, 2022
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General NewsPioneering movie theater to close
Iwanami Hall, a movie theater in Jimbocho, Tokyo, that pioneered the mini-theater boom, will close i...
February 3, 2022
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Books & LiteratureYoro’s critical eye keeps probing essence of all things
Critic and anatomist Takeshi Yoro, the author of the longtime best-selling book “Baka no Kabe” (What...
February 3, 2022
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Coronavirus
Quarantine period for family members to be cut to 7 days
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s health ministry said Wednesday the quarantine period for family members...
February 3, 2022
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Associated PressU.S. army to immediately start discharging vaccine refusers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army said Wednesday it will immediately begin discharging soldiers who have re...
February 3, 2022
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Japan In FocusNiigata Pref. keen to take bread from people’s mouths — nicely!
NIIGATA — Late for school, a young girl bursts from her house with a slice of bread clamped between ...
February 3, 2022
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Climate Change
Govt to host emissions trading conference
The government will host an online international conference in February and March aimed at promoting...
February 3, 2022
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General NewsCold as ice
Illuminated ice sculptures create a fantastical atmosphere in extremely cold weather at the Ice Fall...
February 2, 2022