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Yomiuri EditorialReinforce medical care services as coronavirus emergency widens
It is absolutely necessary to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and protect all the lives ...
August 26, 2021
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ElectionsNikai faction backs Suga ahead of LDP presidential race
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai on Tuesday declared his faction’s support...
August 25, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentEvacuees must get to Kabul’s airport on their own before SDF can help
Many issues remain to be addressed as the Self-Defense Forces mission to evacuate Japanese nationals...
August 25, 2021
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ElectionsLDP hopes presidential race will provide relief against headwinds
The Liberal Democratic Party is desperately trying to minimize the negative impact of Sunday’s Yokoh...
August 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
‘Minimum deterrence’ unpersuasive as China builds up nuclear capabilities
Doesn’t this deviate from the conventional policy of having a minimum nuclear capability for self-de...
August 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Tokyo Paralympics present opportunity to consider more inclusive society
The Tokyo Paralympic Games have kicked off amid the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. The 1...
August 25, 2021
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EnvironmentCreature-filled forests registered as world natural heritage site
Just after it rained, loud birdcalls that sounded like “kyo, kyo, kyo” echoed through the deep-green...
August 24, 2021
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EnvironmentJapan’s 1st power system combining CO2 gases, geothermal energy in works
A major Japanese general contractor has plans to begin the nation’s first-ever power generation proj...
August 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusLibrary preserves Pacific War memories
About 5,000 items left behind by soldiers who fought in the Pacific War, including a collection of n...
August 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusToyama stargazers want new observatory for children
TOYAMA — The Astronomical Society of Toyama submitted a request Aug. 2 to the Toyama city government...
August 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusWatermelon farmers enjoy ‘good harvest’
MORIOKA — This year’s first auction of Takizawa watermelons was held on July 31 at the Morioka City ...
August 24, 2021
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CoronavirusTamura, Koike urge Tokyo hospitals to accept more COVID-19 patients
Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Norihisa Tamura and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike have urged all medica...
August 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strengthen production, expand sales channels to accelerate food exports
Exports of Japan’s agricultural and marine products are brisk, as are those of other foodstuffs. Exp...
August 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Yokohama mayoral election result reflects lack of confidence in Suga
Despite Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga giving his full support to a former Cabinet member in a mayora...
August 24, 2021
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General NewsCross-border teleworking a win-win for employers, workers
Cross-border teleworking, in which people work for companies in Japan while living overseas, is beco...
August 24, 2021