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Business SeriesBusiness Reboot / Technical solutions eyed in Japan to revive trucking industry
In the full scope of logistics, only 10% of all orders are placed by individuals, while 90% are plac...
August 14, 2021
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Anime fans help fund restoration of temple
HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto — Fans of the anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” from across Japan helped fund th...
August 14, 2021
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Japan In FocusShiga: Local students in pottery town give art a spin
KOKA, Shiga — A high school in one of Japan’s oldest pottery-producing areas has been recruiting stu...
August 14, 2021
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Business SeriesBusiness Reboot / Freight costs soar amid labor, container shortages in Japan
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered drastic changes in the global transportation network, and the ef...
August 13, 2021
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General NewsDepartment stores strengthen infection control measures in Japan
Department stores and other commercial facilities, which have been urged by the government’s subcomm...
August 13, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialEncourage mentality change to prevent deaths of foreign detainees
The lives and human rights of foreign nationals detained at immigration facilities must not be disre...
August 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
ASEAN must unify, reassert itself for the sake of regional stability
While China is expanding its influence, divisions among member nations of the Association of Southea...
August 13, 2021
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Performing ArtsNew leads keep tradition alive for Johnny’s idol show ‘Dream Boys’
“Dream Boys,” a musical showcase for members of idol groups managed by major entertainment agency Jo...
August 13, 2021
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Film & TVFirst 3 Kamen Riders reunite in 50th anniversary event
Three Kamen Riders were on stage. Yes, they really were there. Having witnessed this miracle in fron...
August 13, 2021
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TroubleshooterMy colleague suddenly lost interest in me, now I’m at a loss
I’m a male company employee in my 60s. I’m seeking your advice regarding my relationship with my cow...
August 12, 2021
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TroubleshooterI’m a high school girl in love with a female classmate
I’m a 15-year-old high school girl. I’m currently in love with someone: a girl in my class. She’s b...
August 12, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsMoments of gold medal delight shared online
This article is the third installment of a series in which The Yomiuri Shimbun looks back at the Tok...
August 12, 2021
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DeliciousNew varieties of easy-to-eat grapes bear fruit
New grape varieties with large berries and thin skins have become commonplace in fruit shops and sup...
August 12, 2021
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DeliciousHiroshima confectioners, sake shops make sweets
HIROSHIMA — Crispy sweet rusks containing daiginjo-top quality sake are not the only booze-infused s...
August 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Properly manage Pacific bluefin tuna catches to facilitate stock recovery
Bluefin tuna is an indispensable ingredient in Japan, popular as a premium sushi ingredient and sash...
August 12, 2021