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Japan In FocusTokyo: Literary salon shows history of Osamu Dazai
The Dazai Osamu Literary Salon — opened in Mitaka, Tokyo, in 2008 — was built to showcase the histor...
October 26, 2021
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Japan In FocusShizuoka: Tiny octopus charms visitors
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — An attraction featuring a baby mendako octopus is now open to the public at Izu M...
October 26, 2021
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Japan In FocusHokkaido: Imperial couple attend greenery ceremony online
SAPPORO — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko reached out to local children taking part in...
October 26, 2021
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DeliciousCurry from discarded okara to solve food waste
A man in Kokubunji, Tokyo, developed prepackaged curry using okara soy pulp, which is usually discar...
October 26, 2021
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General NewsRampant illegal ‘fast movies’ pose questions about consumer awareness
Video clips on the internet include many that are suspected of having been illegally posted without ...
October 26, 2021
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Economy
Make up for weakness of renewable energy to realize decarbonization
How to balance the promotion of decarbonization, aiming for zero greenhouse gas emissions, and the s...
October 26, 2021
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General NewsFukushima school reopens as March 11 memorial
FUKUSHIMA — A school in Fukushima Prefecture damaged by tsunami during the Great East Japan Earthqua...
October 25, 2021
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CoronavirusMany suffering from long-term aftereffects of COVID-19
An increasing number of people are suffering from long-term aftereffects of the novel coronavirus, w...
October 25, 2021
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General News
Create rules for job sites to give candidates, employers peace of mind
With the spread of the internet, a growing number of people have looked for employment opportunities...
October 25, 2021
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Elections
By-election defeat deals blow to Kishida in 1st test as prime minister
The defeat dealt a crushing blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in his first election battle since ...
October 25, 2021
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Manga & AnimeManga heavyweight ‘Baki’ marks 30 years in arena
Whether in an underground arena, on a street filled with onlookers, or during a classroom lesson, Ba...
October 25, 2021
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ElectionsNeck and Neck / Sensing tough election battle, a ‘king’ makes rare appearance in his realm in northeast Japan
A crowd of about 500 people gathered in a shopping district that few people usually visit, eager to ...
October 24, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina dials up coal-fired power production, putting economy before CO2 goals
SHENYANG, China/SHANGHAI — Production at China’s coal-fired power plants has been kicked into high g...
October 24, 2021
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General NewsUncertain times spur jazz pianist to strike new chords
Even amid the hard times of the pandemic, internationally renowned jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara has de...
October 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusBuilding up Kyushu’s busiest district sky high
FUKUOKA — Kyushu’s largest and busiest commercial district is about to be transformed into a city of...
October 24, 2021