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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 EditorialInterpol 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
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General NewsPreservation of ‘Totoro’s Forest’ threatened as volunteers age
SAITAMA — The Totoro no Furusato Foundation faces a growing challenge preserving Sayama Hills, known...
December 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ leader names rivals to key party posts
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Kenta Izumi announced Wednesday his intention to app...
December 1, 2021
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Coronavirus
2nd omicron case detected in Japan
A man who arrived in Japan from Peru was confirmed to be infected with the omicron variant of the no...
December 1, 2021
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ElectionsIzumi won CDPJ leadership on pledge to shift course from former chief Edano
Kenta Izumi, chairperson of the Policy Research Council for the Constitutional Democratic Party of J...
December 1, 2021
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Economy
Keidanren to urge firms to raise wages to achieve new capitalism
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, plans to call on member companies ...
December 1, 2021
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Asia-PacificVietnam: Tho Ha Village famed for rice paper, crackers
Located close to the peaceful Cau River, Tho Ha Village in the northern province of Bac Giang has de...
December 1, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Cambodia: Nation wheels out 1st exports of locally made tires
A local firm’s recent first trial export shipment of tires could be a starting point for a new stage...
December 1, 2021