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CoronavirusJapan confirms 73 new COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan confirmed 73 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Sunday. No new infec...
November 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokushima: ‘Two-way’ vehicles to roll out in Dec.
TOKUSHIMA — Commercial operation of converted minibuses capable of traveling on both roads and railw...
November 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Mountain town embraces cracker-fed emus
KIKUCHI, Kumamoto — A manufacturer of famous Fukuoka souvenir crackers has started raising emus in t...
November 28, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina: Nation eyes substantial rise in U.S. LNG imports
China is expected to attract more international energy suppliers with its burgeoning natural gas dem...
November 28, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Eateries welcome easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including larger groups of diners
Eateries are already making preparations for larger groups of diners, even though bookings have yet ...
November 28, 2021
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SumoTerunofuji caps perfect run at Kyushu sumo tournament
Yokozuna Terunofuji tied a perfect bow on his sixth tournament title with a lengthy and slap-filled ...
November 28, 2021
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CoronavirusAmid omicron worries, Japan reinforces border control at major international airports
To keep a new coronavirus variant called omicron at bay, the health ministry has reinforced border c...
November 28, 2021
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General NewsStanding out
Craftsperson displays hagoita battledores, a good luck charm for the New Year, at a hagoita maker in...
November 28, 2021
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BaseballSwallows claim 1st championship in 20 years
The Tokyo Yakult Swallows, the Central League champions, defeated the Orix Buffaloes, winners of the...
November 28, 2021
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CompaniesKEPCO working to secure stable electricity supply with onset of winter
OSAKA — Electric power companies are becoming increasingly alarmed at the growing demand for heating...
November 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentIshin leader Matsui reappointed at party convention
Ichiro Matsui, the leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), was reappointed to the to...
November 28, 2021
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General NewsSlain doctor remembered for his work, legacy in Afghanistan
A memorial service for Tetsu Nakamura, the Japanese doctor killed two years ago while carrying out h...
November 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentMotegi visits Okinawa as LDP secretary general
NAGO, Okinawa (Jiji Press) — Toshimitsu Motegi, Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party, v...
November 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusGiant limestone caves turn green bathing in LEDs
MINE, Yamaguchi — Going green has taken on another meaning in a cave illuminated by LEDs. Some milky...
November 28, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ensure spending for higher wages actually reaches frontline workers
It is important to create a stable work environment for professionals who watch over the growth of c...
November 28, 2021