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Politics & GovernmentJapan to strengthen monitoring of foreign investments
The government will strengthen its screening and monitoring system for foreign investment capital in...
December 5, 2021
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Aiko attends coming-of-age ceremonies
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Princess Aiko, the only offspring of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masak...
December 5, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsOlympic athletes to be allowed to practice during self-isolation period
Japanese athletes aiming to compete in the Beijing Games will be allowed to train during their 14-da...
December 5, 2021
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ObituariesTragedy remembered
People pause to pay tribute to Tetsu Nakamura, the Japanese doctor who lost his life while doing hum...
December 5, 2021
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CompaniesJapan ministry to urge firms to consider candidates for president with outside experience
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry plans to draw up guidelines to strengthen corporate managem...
December 5, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use monuments to past disasters to better inform residents of risks
Knowing to what extent the area around one’s home or workplace is at risk from natural disasters is ...
December 5, 2021
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Books & LiteratureThe Inside Story: Entrepreneur, activist works to bring awareness to racial issues in Japan
Japanese society doesn’t hesitate to judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to Leila Odagaki, ...
December 5, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsHow will COVID-hit Tokyo Games affect future events?
The operators of the Tokyo Games made it to the finish line without serious problems. What impact wi...
December 5, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan confirms 131 new COVID-19 infections
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan confirmed 131 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, while no new fatality ...
December 5, 2021
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Film & TVFrench documentary on northern territories screened in Japan
A French documentary depicting the situation on Kunashiri Island, one of Japan’s northern territorie...
December 5, 2021
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CompaniesJapan’s cosmetics companies sell discounted products to reduce waste
Cosmetics manufacturers are striving to reduce waste by selling at a discount products that were lef...
December 5, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan shifts low-risk entrants to isolation at home
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government started on Saturday shifting entrants from abroad who a...
December 5, 2021
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General NewsIlluminations are back!
About 900,000 LEDs light up Omotesando boulevard in champagne-gold hues on Saturday night in Tokyo. ...
December 5, 2021
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CompaniesJR Tokai unveils new train equipped security cameras
KASUGAI, Aichi (Jiji Press) — Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, will introduce a new commuter ...
December 5, 2021
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Japan In FocusAwaji’s historic castle walls set for restoration project
SUMOTO, Hyogo — Old stone walls damaged by disasters and aging will be completely repaired at the ru...
December 4, 2021