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Yomiuri EditorialSaso’s victory demonstrates Japan’s high level of golf on world stage
Japanese players shone brightly on the highest stage of women’s golf. We would like to celebrate the...
June 8, 2021
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General NewsNiigata companies work toward plastic-free society
NIIGATA — Colorful and stylish spoons and tiny sake cups line the shelves of the “Niigata Eppin” boo...
June 8, 2021
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Japan In FocusChiba: Film immortalizes school fight song composer
CHIBA — The life of a young man who composed a famous sports tune for his high school will be immort...
June 8, 2021
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EconomyDemand for paper towels rising due to growing hygiene awareness
The demand for paper towels is growing as more people in Japan are using them especially for hand-wi...
June 7, 2021
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EconomyRetail giants get serious about expanding online supermarkets
The demand for shopping online has seen a steady rise since consumers started to refrain from going ...
June 7, 2021
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Defense & Security
Japan to introduce AI-equipped drones to work with future fighter jet
The Defense Ministry plans to introduce autonomous drones equipped with artificial intelligence to o...
June 7, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Investors must realize high-return social lending involves sizable risk
There have been a series of problems involving social lending, or peer-to-peer lending, an online in...
June 7, 2021
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Other SportsFor Uchimura, gymnastics is more than competition
Japanese gymnastics star Kohei Uchimura feels he has a mission to use the power of sports to benefit...
June 7, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Create long-term support system to accelerate practical use of Japan-made vaccines
Though the development of vaccines against infectious diseases is a national security matter, suffic...
June 7, 2021
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General NewsBlooming roses bring a blaze of color to Kobe
KOBE — Roses of various colors are blooming at the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens in Chuo Ward, Kobe, an...
June 7, 2021
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EconomyJapan’s recovery plods along as other countries prosper
Japan continues to lag behind its global peers when it comes to the economic recovery from the pande...
June 7, 2021
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General NewsCultural Affairs Agency plans new Kyoto base for preservation of cultural properties
The Cultural Affairs Agency plans to step up efforts to protect a trove of precious paintings, Buddh...
June 7, 2021
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General NewsHave trouble finding a spouse? Matchmaking is timeless solution in Japan
Japan’s birth rate over the years has declined while the number of people not getting married contin...
June 6, 2021
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CoronavirusHow Japan got lapped in vaccine development
The government’s Headquarters for Healthcare Policy has put together a council to discuss pharmaceut...
June 6, 2021
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Coronavirus
Secure sustainable medical care for elderly through continuing reform
This is a small step toward maintaining the social security system in the face of a rapidly aging po...
June 6, 2021