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General NewsHot-air balloon festival takes off in Saga, western Japan
Colorful balloons take off from the banks of the Kase River Thursday morning in Saga City during the...
November 4, 2021
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General NewsBaseball icon Nagashima receives Order of Culture from Emperor
Shigeo Nagashima, the lifetime honorary manager of the Yomiuri Giants, was among those who received ...
November 4, 2021
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Outside ContributorsBeing a kanji party organizer: The constructivist nature of honorifics
Yesterday in a writing class I pointed out that the correct pronoun to refer to a company is “it,” n...
November 4, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Floating pumice disaster requires flexible action with focus on ports
A massive amount of floating pumice has drifted to the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and remote ...
November 4, 2021
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ScienceJAXA space agency seeks liberal arts majors to diversify astronaut pool
That liberal arts degree could soon be good for a career in outer space. The Japan Aerospace Explora...
November 4, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Encourage emerging economies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Is it possible to stand united against the threat of climate change? Each country must share a sense...
November 4, 2021
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US & Canada
U.S. Senate Panel OKs Rahm Emanuel as Envoy to Japan
Washington, Nov. 3 (Jiji Press)—The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Wednesday approved...
November 4, 2021
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CoronavirusWHO authorizes Indian-made COVID vaccine, months into use
NEW DELHI (AP) — The World Health Organization granted an emergency use license Wednesday to a coron...
November 4, 2021
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Wider World
EU says talks on 2015 Iran nuclear deal to resume Nov. 29
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced on Wednesday that talks between world powers and Iran t...
November 4, 2021
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US & CanadaPentagon: Chinese nuke force growing faster than predicted
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted jus...
November 4, 2021
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Economy
Australia joins New Zealand to ratify regional trade pact RCEP
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia has joined New Zealand to ratify the world’s biggest free trade deal...
November 4, 2021
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EconomyFed to begin slowing economic aid as inflation worries rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will begin dialing back the extraordinary stimulus it’s provid...
November 4, 2021
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Companies
Toyota to roll out 1st global fully electric vehicle next year
Toyota Motor Corp., known for its strength in hybrid vehicles, is preparing to roll out its first fu...
November 4, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Vietnam: Many prefer to work from home after distancing ends
Ha Thanh Hau of Thu Duc City said she has gotten used to working from home during five months of soc...
November 3, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
China: Oil, gas giants gear up for steady winter supply
The major oil and gas companies in China, the world’s largest natural gas consumer, are increasing t...
November 3, 2021