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General NewsKochi: Shuttered school reborn as unique aquarium
MUROTO, Kochi — An aquarium made creatively from the existing buildings, facilities and other parts ...
November 7, 2021
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Wider WorldWith help from Qatar, Japan successfully evacuates many Afghan local staff
The government has made some progress in helping Afghans who wish to flee to Japan, after forging co...
November 7, 2021
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General NewsLoves Only You 1st Japan-trained horse to win Breeders’ Cup
DEL MAR, Calif. — Loves Only You became the first horse trained in Japan to win a Breeders’ Cup race...
November 7, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialSupport working women to prevent suicide amid pressures of pandemic
The prolonged coronavirus pandemic has had serious impacts on working women. Society as a whole need...
November 7, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will China maintain human rights while holding Beijing Winter Games?
Can China hold a sports extravaganza worthy to be called an event symbolizing peace? Will athletes b...
November 7, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan leaves ¥22 trillion unspent for COVID-19 countermeasures
Of the ¥65.4 trillion the government earmarked to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in fiscal 2019 and...
November 6, 2021
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CompaniesMore firms stepping up healthcare support for women
OSAKA — Efforts to support health issues unique to female employees are increasing at companies acro...
November 6, 2021
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EconomyRegional confectionery makers breaking dependence on tourists
OKYO (Jiji Press) — Amid the novel coronavirus crisis, regional confectionery makers in Japan have s...
November 6, 2021
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General NewsArtificial aurora dazzles over Hotel Chinzanso in Tokyo
A dazzling aurora appeared Friday night over the garden of Hotel Chinzanso in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. Ac...
November 6, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Muji operator ordered to pay damages for defamation in China
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — A Beijing court has ordered Japan’s Ryohin Keikaku Co., the operator of the M...
November 6, 2021
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EconomyKeidanren to urge support for women in balancing work, family
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) will call on its member companies to provide more support ...
November 6, 2021
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General NewsJapan railroad tunnels get a high-tech checkup from the InfraDoctor
A Tokyu Railways tunnel in Kawasaki gets a checkup from the InfraDoctor. Equipped with laser scanner...
November 6, 2021
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General NewsVending machines installed at JR Nagoya Station to reduce food waste
Vending machines selling discounted food that is close to its expiration date have been set up at JR...
November 6, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentKishida likely to meet Biden in U.S. this month
Arrangements are in the final stage for a summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. Presi...
November 6, 2021
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CoronavirusFirms eye 2022 rollout of domestic vaccine
Rapid progress in the clinical trials of domestically produced COVID-19 vaccines edges Japan closer ...
November 6, 2021