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Yomiuri EditorialPrepare strengthened measures in case of 6th wave of infections
The central and prefectural governments must be prepared to respond flexibly to an outbreak of a cor...
November 13, 2021
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ReutersJapan, U.S. set to open talks on steel, aluminum tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States said Friday it will open talks with Japan that could lead t...
November 13, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Japan, China, S. Korea summit ‘canceled’ again
The Yomiuri Shimbun [postdate] A trilateral summit between Japan, China and South Korea is unlikely ...
November 13, 2021
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Asia-PacificJapan seeks to host 2nd Quad meeting
Japan has reached out to its fellow Quad members — the United States, Australia and India — about po...
November 13, 2021
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General NewsFujii wins Ryuo shogi title, sets record, after defeating Toyoshima
Teenage shogi sensation Sota Fujii defeated Ryuo titleholder Masayuki Toyoshima in the fourth match ...
November 13, 2021
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Coronavirus
Tokyo confirms 24 new coronavirus cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 24 new cases of novel coronavirus in...
November 13, 2021
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Reuters
Automakers join hands on green fuels Share
OKAYAMA (Reuters) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Saturday it will partner with four other Japanese vehicl...
November 13, 2021
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General NewsNobel laureate Honjo, Ono Pharma settle royalty suit
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — Nobel Prize winner Tasuku Honjo and Ono Pharmaceutical Co. settled Friday their...
November 13, 2021
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Elections
CDPJ to elect new leader on Nov. 30
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The major opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said Friday that ...
November 13, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina’s shadow reaches Uighurs living in Japan
Uighurs from China living in Japan are thought to number about 2,000. Amid the oppression of their e...
November 13, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentMotegi Q&A: Japan should pursue ability to counterattack enemy bases
The Liberal Democratic Party’s Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi spoke to The Yomiuri Shimbun on F...
November 13, 2021
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CoronavirusDedicated COVID-19 treatment facilities eyed in Japan to prepare for possible virus surge
Efforts are accelerating in urban areas to develop dedicated COVID-19 treatment facilities so that p...
November 13, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Nepal: Electricity cleared for sale on India exchange
India, for the first time, has opened the door for Nepal to sell its electricity in India’s power ex...
November 12, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Vietnam: Foreign tourists allowed to visit under certain conditions
International tourists with vaccine passports or those who have made a full recovery from COVID-19 c...
November 12, 2021
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Associated Press
Toshiba spins off energy, computer device units
TOKYO (AP) — Embattled Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba said Friday it is restructuring to i...
November 12, 2021