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General News
Unreasonable’ school rules being reviewed in Japan
OSAKA — The Osaka District Court handed down a ruling in February saying it was not illegal for a hi...
March 27, 2021
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Political Series
Suga-style politics 2 / As Suga tidies house for consumers, sweeping vision remains to be seen
This is the second installment in a series reviewing the first six months of Prime Minister Yoshihid...
March 27, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Wakayama: Working on sacred ground may bring healing
KOYA, Wakayama — A new project will be launched in the upcoming fiscal year that would allow visitor...
March 27, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Hiroshima: Visitors to Miyajima to pay island conservation tax
HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima — Millions of people from all corners of the globe have traveled to Miyajima ...
March 27, 2021
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General News
NHK needs more clarity in production costs
NHK has declared that it will begin streamlining its organization over the next three years as it fa...
March 27, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Pyongyang’s missiles test cooperation among Japan, U.S., South Korea
It can be said that North Korea has started trying to rattle the administration of U.S. President Jo...
March 26, 2021
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Olympics & Paralympics
Qualifiers for Olympics head into full swing as unpredictability hangs in air
As the countdown continues toward the Tokyo Olympics, an array of Japanese sports are getting down t...
March 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Pro baseball teams should lift up nation with inspiring play on field
Spring has arrived and with it pro baseball. It is hoped the passion on the field will encourage a n...
March 26, 2021
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Political Series
Suga-style politics 1 / Buffeted with headwinds, Japanese prime minister battles to stay on track
The administration of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has adopted a trial-and-error approach to proble...
March 26, 2021
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Politics & Government
Education ministry to revise guidelines to reflect lessons learned during pandemic
As students gear up for the start of another school year in April, the Education, Culture, Sports, S...
March 26, 2021
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Books & Literature
AI feels for humans in Ishiguro’s new novel
Japanese-born British writer Kazuo Ishiguro’s latest novel “Klara and the Sun” was released on March...
March 25, 2021
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Kabuki / Noh / Rakugo
Kabuki goes digital to expand audience base
Kabuki is an art form in which the adherence to tradition and formality is highly valued. But, amid ...
March 25, 2021
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Baseball
Imports still in travel-restriction limbo
A total of 37 foreign baseball players under contract have yet to get the go-ahead to enter Japan be...
March 25, 2021
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Ramen of Japan
Kujira Shokudo / Impressive ink black ramen with a mellow surf and turf soul
Kujira Shokudo is a famous ramen shop near Higashi Koganei Station on the JR Chuo line in the wester...
March 25, 2021
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Politics & Government
Govt plans to step up support for midsize firms
The government will step up its support for midsize companies, which are said to have been short-cha...
March 25, 2021