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Yomiuri Editorial
Readers’ Top 10 News Picks Illustrate Impact of Pandemic on Japan Society
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken Japanese society from its foundations. The top 10 domestic news ...
December 22, 2020
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Economy
Japanese Government Mulls Liberalization of Online-only Shareholder Meetings
The government plans to allow companies to hold their shareholder meetings totally online, and is co...
December 22, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Risky to Increase Expenditures that Rely on Debt in FY21 Budget Plan
It is important to carefully examine how funds should be used effectively, to curb the expansion of ...
December 22, 2020
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General News
Early-bird Activities More Popular in Japan amid Pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought about drastic changes to modes of work in 2020, including...
December 21, 2020
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Companies
Japanese Insurer Meiji Yasuda to Boost Sales System
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company plans to strengthen its sales system by increasing the number of...
December 21, 2020
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Economy
Japan to Require Municipalities to Set Renewable Energy Targets
The central government plans to require prefectural and other local governments to set targets for t...
December 21, 2020
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General News
Feral Cats Prey upon Near-threatened Birds on Tokyo Island
Feral cats are attacking streaked shearwaters, a near-threatened species that breeds on Mikurajima i...
December 21, 2020
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Politics & Government
Japan Politician Shimomura Trying to Make His Presence Felt quickly
Hakubun Shimomura, chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Policy Research Council, is trying ...
December 21, 2020
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Environment
Hydrogen Tipped as Rich Resource for Sustainable Growth
Interest is growing worldwide in initiatives to utilize hydrogen as an energy source, as it does not...
December 21, 2020
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Companies
Hokkaido Companies Consider Travel Packages Including PCR Testing
The tourism industry in Hokkaido has been hit especially hard by the spread of the novel coronavirus...
December 21, 2020
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Companies
Ootoya Eyes Lunch Set Price Cut in Feb.
Japanese cuisine chain Ootoya Co. is considering cutting the price of its popular Ootoya lunch set b...
December 21, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Expand Banks’ Businesses to Promote Economic Growth in Regional Areas
Banks should play a role in supporting their local economies by improving profits through undertakin...
December 21, 2020
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General News
Capsule hotel in Tokyo’s Otemachi Business District Helps Preserve Area’s Charms
The round-shaped capsule entrances stand in rows facing the atrium of a hotel. Each has a large numb...
December 21, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Help Single-parent Families Avoid Poverty during Holiday Season
The spread of the novel coronavirus is having a serious impact on the finances of single-parent hous...
December 21, 2020
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General News
Ryotei Restaurants Whip up New Methods of Survival
Traditional Japanese ryotei restaurants are facing tough times. Amid the spread of the novel corona...
December 21, 2020