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Japan In FocusKyoto: ‘Phantom mushrooms’ bring flavor to tourism
KYOTAMBA, Kyoto — Restaurants and shops in northern Kyoto Prefecture are offering various dishes fea...
July 10, 2021
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Japan In FocusNagasaki: Pilgrimage route traces formerly hidden Christian sites in Kyushu
NAGASAKI — A tour route has been created for visiting the churches, villages and other facilities th...
July 10, 2021
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BaseballOhtani’s baseball feats not the only reason fans are swooning
ANAHEIM, Calif. — As Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani blasts his way into the baseball ...
July 9, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsPublic fears tipped balance over decision to ban spectators at Tokyo Games
After intensive discussions with the Tokyo metropolitan government and the Tokyo Games organizing co...
July 9, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialGive full explanations to get public on board with emergency regulations
With two weeks left until the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, a decision has been made to ask the pub...
July 9, 2021
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General News
Reexamine school routes to identify and fix spots where traffic is unsafe
Once again, there has been a heartbreaking accident. It is absolutely necessary to reconfirm the saf...
July 9, 2021
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CoronavirusJapanese young people shying away from vaccination
FUKUOKA — As vaccinations against the novel coronavirus get into full swing for people aged under 65...
July 9, 2021
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CompaniesCandy cigarettes charm children for 70 years
Cocoa Cigarette, a cigarette-shaped candy released by Osaka-based Orion Co., celebrates its 70th ann...
July 9, 2021
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Performing ArtsExplosions, water dives — cast, staff discuss ‘Gaoranger’ 20 years later
In honor of the 20th anniversary of a Super Sentai tokusatsu superhero series “Hyakuju Sentai Gaoran...
July 9, 2021
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Asia-PacificCCP at 100: Abrasive superpower / Regime’s flip-flopping policy discourages private enterprises
This is the fourth installment of a series looking at the costs of the Chinese Communist Party’s str...
July 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Prosecutors’ decision not to indict Kawai bribe takers unfathomable
The latest decision by prosecutors could lead to a misunderstanding that it would be no problem to a...
July 8, 2021
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Manga & AnimeAnthology offers curtain call for talented Tsuge / Son brings manga legend back into the spotlight
Yoshiharu Tsuge created such legendary manga as “Akai Hana” (Red Flowers) in 1967 and “Nejishiki” (S...
July 8, 2021
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General NewsCandidates compete for rankings on search engines
Eight years have passed since the ban on using internet platforms for election campaigns was lifted....
July 8, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan must do everything possible to ensure stable COVID-19 vaccine supply
It is important to eliminate the bottleneck of the supply system for COVID-19 vaccines as soon as po...
July 8, 2021
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General NewsLegislation over right to know one’s origin in assisted reproduction moves forward in Japan
A parliamentary group is proceeding with supplementary legislation guaranteeing the right to know on...
July 8, 2021