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EconomyDigital technology helps trigger revival of unattended sales stands in Japan
Honesty boxes — unattended tills set up for customers to pay for purchases on the honor system — mig...
September 17, 2021
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EconomyPublic, private sectors promoting sustainable clothing in Japan
Since last month, the Japanese division of U.S. outdoorwear giant Patagonia Inc. has been selling us...
September 17, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLDP race difficult to call
The decision by some Liberal Democratic Party factions not to unify support for one candidate in the...
September 17, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use stricter punishment as a tool to prevent vicious cyberbullying
Defamatory attacks to hurt others with uncaring words are rampant on the internet. The current legal...
September 17, 2021
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General NewsTsunami-hit town in northern Japan embraces basketball to revitalize
OTSUCHI, Iwate — Revitalization of all the areas ravaged by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake is ...
September 17, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s missile defense strategy at a standstill
The government is striving to enhance its missile defense system to counter North Korea and China’s ...
September 17, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Next-generation nuclear reactors needed to help decarbonize world
Anticipation is growing worldwide for new technologies such as small nuclear reactors to be part of ...
September 17, 2021
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TroubleshooterHow do I get other people to accept my true gender identity?
I’m a 15-year-old junior high school student and I’m looking for advice on gender identity. At scho...
September 17, 2021
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TroubleshooterI regret the effect my affair had on my bond with my daughter
I’m a man in my 50s who works for a company and I’m living with the pain of remorse. From the time ...
September 17, 2021
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Film & TV‘Prince of Tennis’ creator serves up info on latest film
“Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis,” the newest film for the landmark tennis-themed manga “The Prince of T...
September 17, 2021
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Asia-PacificNorth Korea’s provocations add to U.S. to-do list
SEOUL/WASHINGTON — North Korea’s recent flurry of missile launches appears to be part of an attempt ...
September 16, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Impact of soaring grain prices on households, companies worrisome
The prices of wheat and other grains have been soaring worldwide. The impact is felt widely, from ho...
September 16, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
North Korea risks closing door to dialogue with senseless provocations
This is a succession of military provocations by North Korea. The Japanese government must rationall...
September 16, 2021
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Political SeriesDigital torrent / ‘Free’ stock trading apps have hidden costs
One of the many stock trading apps now on the market lets new customers spin a virtual roulette whee...
September 16, 2021
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General NewsGlobally dominant U.S. tech giants big targets for antitrust regulators around the world.
The quartet of U.S. tech giants collectively dubbed GAFA — Google LLC, Amazon.com Inc., Facebook Inc...
September 15, 2021