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TroubleshooterI feel it is a great loss that I did not have a family
I’m a woman in my 50s and I’m a nursing care worker. I am seeking advice about my way of life. I do...
August 28, 2021
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TroubleshooterI’ve been skipping class and am afraid I won’t graduate
I’m a female university student in my 20s. I can’t bring myself to attend one of my classes at schoo...
August 28, 2021
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Troubleshooter
I’m worried that my daughter-in-law’s parenting is harmful
I’m a woman in my 70s who lives alone. I’m worried about my daughter-in-law’s parenting. Since my s...
August 28, 2021
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EconomyHeat-not-burn tobacco market growing rapidly in Japan
Market competition over heat-not-burn (HNB) tobacco products has been heating up. While regular ciga...
August 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentSuga not going without a fight
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga might be down, but he is not out. He remains determined to fend off hi...
August 27, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentKishida calls for party renewal in bid for LDP leadership
Fumio Kishida, in announcing his candidacy for the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election at...
August 27, 2021
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CoronavirusVaccination plateau threatens to hinder virus fight
As of Monday, about 40% of the country’s population had received two doses of coronavirus vaccine. P...
August 27, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialDeath sentence for Kudo-kai kingpin a warning shot for organized crime
This is a court ruling that reflects the judiciary’s determination not to allow unreasonable violenc...
August 27, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
LDP needs to regain trust through vigorous debate in leadership race
Amid the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been dealt a ...
August 27, 2021
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Performing ArtsLong winter finally over for ‘Frozen’ musical in Japan
The Shiki Theatre Company’s new musical production, “Frozen,” finally had its opening day on June 24...
August 27, 2021
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Manga & AnimeSpanish soccer star makes cameo at embassy manga exhibit in Tokyo
Sports-themed comics in Spain have been exhibited at the Spanish Embassy in Minato Ward, Tokyo, to c...
August 27, 2021
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Delicious Beautiful Spectacular JAPANFumuro-ya / The Kanazawa Maker of Traditional Fu for the Modern Soul
As I stared into the steaming hot bowl of instant clear soup, colorful flowers and hearts gently flo...
August 26, 2021
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ArtArt with intricate webs help clear the mind
With the breeze weaving through the amazing geometric patterns of their threads, works of string art...
August 26, 2021
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CoronavirusCOVID-19 mortality rate 5 times higher with health risk factors
The COVID-19 mortality rate for patients with pre-existing health issues is five times higher compar...
August 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Intl community must unite to urge Taliban to respect human rights
A government that does not fulfill its responsibility to protect human rights and deter terrorism wi...
August 26, 2021