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Politics & GovernmentCOVID-19 state of emergency possible: LDP’s Takaichi
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese ruling party executive Sanae Takaichi said Sunday it is possible for t...
January 30, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentMinister leaves open possibility of gasoline tax cut
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said Sunday that he does not rule out...
January 30, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs 15,895 new coronavirus cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo confirmed 15,895 new cases of novel coronavirus infection Sunday, with th...
January 30, 2022
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General NewsRetro vending machines fill bellies, warm hearts
Fancy some hot noodle soup? There’s a choice of hot and fresh udon, soba and ramen. Maybe a hamburge...
January 30, 2022
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CompaniesHonda to procure EV batteries from China, S. Korea manufacturers
Honda Motor Co. plans to procure batteries for its electric vehicles from Chinese and South Korean m...
January 30, 2022
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EconomyOkinawa manufacturers strive for growth by overcoming disadvantages
Okinawa’s tourism industry, which has long been the main driver of the prefecture’s economy, has bee...
January 30, 2022
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EconomyHome freezer sales show uptick amid pandemic
Home freezers are gaining popularity amid the spread of the novel coronavirus as food-stockpiling co...
January 30, 2022
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General NewsWHO investigating Japanese exec over tips on racist remarks
BERLIN (Jiji Press) — World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Sat...
January 30, 2022
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Asia-PacificDrinking water in short supply, says Japanese NPO worker in Tonga
Saturday marked two weeks since an underwater volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami ravaged Tonga...
January 30, 2022
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile
SEOUL/TOKYO (Jiji Press) — North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile eastward toward...
January 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan must accelerate development of next-generation mainstay rocket
The business of space development is entering a new era of competition. Japan must quickly develop a...
January 30, 2022
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Wider WorldNGO starts emergency food aid to drought-stricken Afghanistan
Peshawar-kai, a Japanese nongovernmental organization that provides medical and agricultural assista...
January 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Build trust with primary school children under new teaching system
Teaching in elementary schools, where almost all subjects are currently handled by homeroom teachers...
January 30, 2022
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EuropeBritain’s Johnson might visit Japan in February if U.K. political situation allows
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson next month might make his first visit to Japan since he assumed...
January 30, 2022
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General NewsArt installation gives new perspective to old Kyoto temple
Mirrors cover the west gate’s 38 stone steps at Kiyomizudera temple, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritag...
January 30, 2022