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Associated PressVolcanic lava threatens church, more homes on La Palma
LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands (AP) — A fresh river of lava from the volcano on Spain’s La Pa...
December 2, 2021
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CoronavirusOECD warns Omicron threatens world economy
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The OECD warned Wednesday that the omicron coronavirus variant threatens the glob...
December 2, 2021
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CoronavirusGovt makes, then drops, request to halt bookings on flights to Japan
The transport ministry requested domestic and foreign airlines early this week to stop accepting new...
December 2, 2021
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General NewsAcute alcoholism cases nearly double in Tokyo
For the first time this year, over 1,000 people were taken to the hospital for acute alcoholism in a...
December 2, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan wants to shorten interval for COVID-19 booster
COVID-19 booster shots may be offered to people sooner than eight months after their second shot due...
December 2, 2021
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Outside Contributors
Enryo-sasshi and ‘The Makioka Sisters’: The power and limits of vague communication
In David Sedaris’ 2018 essay collection “Calypso,” the humorist writes of how his father would simpl...
December 2, 2021
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FashionTakito’s passion for fashion illuminates, enlivens his life
Kenichi Takito loves clothes. Takito’s fondness for fashion is unrivaled, and in a recently publishe...
December 2, 2021
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General NewsTerraced wasabi fields in Shizuoka revel in colorful contrast
Lush green wasabi leaves in the Ikadaba wasabi fields and the colorful autumn foliage on the trees s...
December 2, 2021
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General NewsPublic viewing resumes at Tokyo tuna auction
People watch through a glass partition as rows of tuna are auctioned at the Toyosu fish market in Ko...
December 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentHealth ministry to enhance ways to inform infertile couples of fostering, adopting
The welfare ministry will expand the ways to inform couples undergoing infertility treatment of fost...
December 2, 2021
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General NewsJapan’s school uniforms turn away from gender stereotypes
The definition of “normal” is changing when it comes to school uniforms, as some female students are...
December 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Interpol must be careful to prevent political abuse of intl wanted lists
The framework for sharing information on suspects who have fled overseas should not be used to suppr...
December 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Granting foreign residents voting rights needs careful consideration
The decision of local governments can affect issues involving security, energy policy and other nati...
December 2, 2021
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Associated PressU.S. reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant Wednesday — i...
December 2, 2021
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General NewsCity ordinance bill to let foreign residents vote in local referendums creates a stir in Musashino, Tokyo
A city ordinance bill related to the local referendum system, which the municipal government of Musa...
December 2, 2021