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ElectionsImperial succession, N-power emerge as talking points in LDP leadership race
Issues related to the Imperial succession and nuclear power have been thrust into the spotlight in t...
September 9, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialFinancial loopholes must be closed to clean up money laundering
Money laundering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated around the world. There is an ur...
September 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taliban’s actions to be tested in Afghanistan’s new government
The rule of law and human rights protections have taken root internationally as universal values tha...
September 9, 2021
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EconomyRetailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers try alternatives to plastics
As part of the drive to reduce single-use plastics, it will become mandatory next April for retailer...
September 8, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba’s possible support presents dilemma for Kono in LDP presidential race
Taro Kono, the minister in charge of administrative and regulatory reform, finds himself in a compli...
September 8, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Help nursery schools avoid closing over infections among children, staff
When nursery schools for preschool children are closed, parents and guardians are left with no place...
September 8, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Lawmaker rightly censured for shameful attempt to pervert justice
A lawmaker took bribes from a company closely linked to his official duties and attempted to bribe t...
September 8, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsTokyo Games build bonds between host towns, foreign athletes
Municipalities that served as host towns for the Olympics and Paralympics are continuing exchanges w...
September 8, 2021
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General NewsHave sauna, will travel in Hokkaido
A manufacturing company in Hokkaido has converted a recreational vehicle into a sauna, in a bid to h...
September 7, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLDP factions might loosen members’ leashes in leadership race
With some Liberal Democratic Party factions hinting at loosening the leashes of members in the leade...
September 7, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentHealth ministry warns of risks for underweight women
According to a Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry survey, about one in five Japanese women in their ...
September 7, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba considers not running for LDP presidency
Shigeru Ishiba, a former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, is considering not runni...
September 7, 2021
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MuseumsMuseum commemorates ‘Sazae-san’ creator
Visitors are greeted by panels of characters from the manga “Sazae-san” (Mrs. Sazae) upon entering a...
September 7, 2021
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Japan In FocusA unique take on a wine label
KOSHU, Yamanashi — A person with disabilities has designed a wine label for one of the eight winerie...
September 7, 2021
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Japan In FocusVolunteers help foreign families with school info
OYAMA, Tochigi — A voluntary organization in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, offered guidance on Aug. 22 ...
September 7, 2021