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Yomiuri Editorial
Will Shinsei be able to repay public funds after it becomes a unit of SBI?
Major online financial services provider SBI Holdings Inc. has successfully completed a tender offer...
December 15, 2021
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Companies
Businesses having a merry time this Christmas season
With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, holiday shoppers are getting into a spending mood. C...
December 15, 2021
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Companies
CG character doubles for globally renowned model
A new service that creates 3D models of celebrities has drawn attention once again to just how much ...
December 15, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt’s rush to offer child benefits led to confusion at municipalities
The hasty decision by the government to provide benefits without clarifying its policy objectives ma...
December 15, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Letters from renowned writers, including Rampo, kept at high school
MATSUE — A high school in Oda, Shimane Prefecture, received correspondence from dozens of renowned w...
December 15, 2021
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Coronavirus
Shionogi eyes overseas clinical trials of oral COVID-19 drug early next year
OSAKA — Pharmaceutical company Shionogi and Co. aims to have the oral COVID-19 drug it is currently ...
December 15, 2021
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Reuters
WHO: Vaccine effectiveness against severe COVID drops slightly, still ‘significant protection’
GENEVA (Reuters) — COVID-19 vaccines appear to have become slightly less effective in preventing sev...
December 15, 2021
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Associated Press
Omicron spreading so fast it threatens Britain’s hospitals
LONDON (AP) — The omicron variant is spreading so rapidly it has the potential to overwhelm Britain’...
December 15, 2021
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Politics & Government
Cultural agency to enhance online Japanese lessons for overseas residents
To help people overseas who want but are unable to study in Japan, the Cultural Affairs Agency plans...
December 15, 2021
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Associated Press
NASA craft ‘touches’ sun for 1st time, dives into atmosphere
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft has officially “touched” the sun, plunging through the...
December 15, 2021
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Science
Geminid meteor shower lights up the sky in Yamanashi Prefecture
Skygazers were treated to a Geminid meteor shower from late Monday night to predawn Tuesday beside L...
December 14, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
G7 must reaffirm unity to maintain free and open international order
The free and open international order is being shaken by challenges from China and Russia. In order ...
December 14, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Rakuten, suspected of violating law, must build trust with merchants
Rakuten Group, Inc. is said to have been pressuring merchants on the online shopping mall it operate...
December 14, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Gifu: Gero hot spring resort’s ‘fountain pool’ becomes available only for foot bathing
GERO, Gifu — The “fountain pool” — a famous spot in the Gero hot spring resort in Gero, Gifu Prefect...
December 14, 2021
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General News
Hole under Tokyu Toyoko Line disrupts train operations
A large hole was found Monday under the sleepers of the Tokyu Toyoko Line near Hiyoshi Station in Ko...
December 14, 2021