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Asia-PacificSri Lankan miner of school textbook fame dies of COVID-19, mourned across Japan
NEW DELHI — A man dubbed “the best-known Sri Lankan in Japan” has died from COVID-19 in his native c...
December 26, 2021
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General NewsYomiuri survey finds 69 children sexually abused at residential care facilities
At least 47 staff members committed indecent acts against 69 current or former residents of faciliti...
December 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia’s mistaken sense of national greatness only heightens threat
Does Russian President Vladimir Putin still adhere to the Soviet-era philosophy of expanding his nat...
December 26, 2021
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Defense & Security
Japan, U.S. to collaborate on countermeasures against ransomware
Japan and the United States are preparing to closely cooperate on defensive measures against ransomw...
December 26, 2021
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Companies
Mitsubishi UFJ to make ¥300 bil. growth investment
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. plans to make new investments of ¥200 billi...
December 26, 2021
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General News
Swine fever outbreak confirmed at farm in Miyagi Pref.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An outbreak of classical swine fever has been confirmed at a pig farm in the to...
December 26, 2021
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General News
Japan seeking regional revitalization through digital tourism
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Tourism Agency is conducting trials at five locations in the country ...
December 26, 2021
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General News
Dairy industry urging milk consumption to avoid mass disposal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Major dairy firms and convenience store operators are coming up with unique way...
December 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Creating data rules can aid digital economy but WTO must also reform
Facilitating the free flow of data across borders is essential for economic development in the digit...
December 26, 2021
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Reuters
At least 16 migrants dead in Greek shipwreck
ATHENS (Reuters) — At least 16 people died when their boat overturned off the Greek island of Paros ...
December 26, 2021
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Asia-PacificJapan-caught marine products not properly identified in South Korea
SEOUL — There were more than 200 incidents of Japan-caught fishery products being sold in South Kore...
December 26, 2021
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Associated PressSave the Children says staff missing after Myanmar massacre
BANGKOK (AP) — Two members of the international humanitarian group Save the Children were missing Sa...
December 26, 2021
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General NewsJapan’s famed Koshien Stadium switching to LEDs
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, will be illuminated b...
December 26, 2021
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General NewsWinter ‘hanami’ in Tokyo
Cherry blossom trees are lit up in pink along the Meguro River, a popular spot to view sakura trees,...
December 26, 2021
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RugbyEx-Australian rugby player returns to Japan as coach
Ten years after opting to stay in Japan to help the city where he was playing rugby after it was rav...
December 26, 2021