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Japan In FocusMuseum to preserve past of pious Christians
The Yomiuri ShimbunA calendar of hidden Christians discovered on the island By Naritomo Kai / Yomiur...
October 31, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese government to help build small hydrogen stations
To encourage the spread of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), the government will help buil...
October 30, 2021
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ElectionsTravel industry desperate for recovery with record number of bankruptcies
The tourism industry has been decimated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Even after states of eme...
October 30, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialChina must improve transparency of loans to developing countries
China’s lending to developing countries is ballooning. In order to prevent excessive debt for develo...
October 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Soaring gasoline prices worrisome for industry, household finance
The prices of petroleum products such as gasoline and kerosene, which are indispensable for people’s...
October 30, 2021
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CoronavirusNone of fully vaccinated people in 20s to 50s died due to COVID
OSAKA — The Osaka prefectural government has found that none of twice-vaccinated people in their 20s...
October 30, 2021
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Elections104 LDP candidates balanced on razor’s edge
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey has shown that 104 Liberal Democratic Party candidates, including pa...
October 29, 2021
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ElectionsLDP at risk of losing single-party majority
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party might struggle to secure a single-party majority in the upcoming...
October 29, 2021
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General NewsINSIGHTS into the WORLD / Global tax reform necessary for equality
A sense of inequality is growing around the world about issues such as income distribution. In the c...
October 29, 2021
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MarketsTokyo Stock Exchange hopes extended trading hours will boost international competitiveness
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has decided to extend trading hours for the first time in 70 years as part ...
October 29, 2021
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ElectionsLDP seen facing tough battles in Hokkaido, Osaka, Okinawa
The Liberal Democratic Party is facing particularly tough battles in the prefectures of Hokkaido, Os...
October 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taiwan’s clear determination to defend itself can serve as deterrent against China
How will Taiwan maintain stability while China has maintained the option of unification of Taiwan by...
October 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Voters deserve specific details on parties’ plans to fight coronavirus
With progress being made on the vaccination front, measures against the novel coronavirus have enter...
October 29, 2021
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Japan In FocusIn-depth look at Gundam Factory Yokohama
The Yomiuri Shimbun / ©SOTSU/SUNRISEThe full-size Gundam is seen in the crouching position at the Gu...
October 29, 2021
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Business SeriesCar dealerships target the elderly with loans, electric wheelchairs
OSAKA — Car dealerships are focusing on the elderly after business has become more difficult due to ...
October 29, 2021