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Yomiuri Editorial
Diet commissions must finish debate on bill to revise referendum law
It will soon be three years since a bill to revise the National Referendum Law, which stipulates the...
April 19, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Devise means, new technology to expand use of renewable energy
How much can Japan, with its small land area, increase its use of renewable energy sources such as s...
April 19, 2021
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Environment
Rhododendron forest dazzles visitors at botanical garden in Nagoya
Rhododendrons are in full bloom at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward. ...
April 19, 2021
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General News
Mumps vaccines in short supply due to factory trouble
A disruption in the supply of mumps vaccines has caused pediatricians and other medical institutions...
April 19, 2021
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Europe
Road to Decarbonization / EU fashioning new carbon tax rules to protect domestic companies
“We stand ready for global leadership on climate change with our partners,” Ursula von der Leyen, th...
April 19, 2021
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Performing Arts
Agency aims to halt decline in traditional Japanese instrument player population
The Cultural Affairs Agency is embarking on a project to stop the sharp decline in demand for tradit...
April 19, 2021
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Coronavirus
COVID-19-related IT systems causing headaches
Having to operate multiple government systems to share coronavirus-related information has placed a ...
April 19, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan, U.S. should work together on climate change, decarbonization efforts
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden have held their first summit and issued a...
April 18, 2021
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Politics & Government
Suga-Biden summit proves diplomacy is back
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden have held their first summit and issued a...
April 18, 2021
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Defense & Security
Existence of 2 more Border Islets cannot be Confirmed
Two remote border islands in Japan that serve as reference points to determine the nation’s territor...
April 18, 2021
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Politics & Government
New chapter in Japan-U.S. diplomacy will test teamwork
The latest summit between the Japanese and U.S. leaders was less pyrotechnics and more pragmatics, s...
April 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan, U.S. must build peace, prosperity with a strong alliance / Coordinate China strategies to share responsibility
The free and open international order is being challenged by China. The Japan-U.S. alliance must be ...
April 18, 2021
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Politics & Government
Suga-Biden joint statement required careful adjusting of expressions on Taiwan
WASHINGTON — While Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden have affirmed their co...
April 18, 2021
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Politics & Government
Economic ties with China restrain Suga’s approach
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden, bearing in mind the threat posed by Chin...
April 18, 2021
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Politics & Government
With Washington visit, Suga straps into foreign policy pilot’s seat
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday, kicking off ...
April 17, 2021