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Elections
2021 General Election Viewpoints / Political parties should work out social security policies from a long-term perspective
In this third installment of a series on issues in the upcoming House of Representatives election, T...
October 15, 2021
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General News
Photographer continues mission to convey Japan’s Minamata tragedy to world
American photographer Eugene Smith (1918-78) moved to the city of Minamata in Kumamoto Prefecture in...
October 15, 2021
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Elections
2021 General Election Viewpoints / Economic stimulus measures, and how to pay for them, need careful study
In this second installment of a series on issues in the upcoming House of Representatives election, ...
October 14, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Railway firms must prevent disruption in event of emergencies
A fire at an East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) power substation forced the suspension of train lines ...
October 14, 2021
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General News
Cheerful colors of Sunflowers add to Halloween decorations, attract tourists
A summer staple in Japan, cut sunflowers can also be found in autumn as well. The lingering heat in ...
October 14, 2021
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Manga & Anime
‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ creator still paving the way with ‘JoJolion’
This installment marks the 200th edition of the Kanta on Manga column. It may have gone unnoticed, b...
October 13, 2021
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Companies
Japanese restaurant chains expand into stronger overseas economies of U.S., China
Major restaurant chains are opening branches overseas, especially in China and the United States, wh...
October 13, 2021
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Companies
Regional banks need to strengthen their services through reorganization
Management reform of regional banks has begun to progress with the support of the government and the...
October 13, 2021
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General News
Newspapers carry out social mission to provide solid, reliable information
Unreliable information and malicious false rumors have been spreading in society. This is especially...
October 13, 2021
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Political Series
2021 General Election Viewpoints / Discuss ways to enhance medical system for living with COVID-19
With official campaigning for the House of Representatives election scheduled to start Oct. 19, The ...
October 13, 2021
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Politics & Government
Women in local assemblies seek protection from online harassment
Online harassment of female local assembly members is becoming increasingly serious, with younger me...
October 13, 2021
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Elections
Party leaders clash over policies in 1st showdown
Ahead of the dissolution of the House of Representatives on Oct. 14, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fa...
October 12, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Museum gives glimpse into life at ‘end of Japan’
CHOSHI, Chiba — In the Edo period (1603-1867), the city of Choshi, located on the easternmost tip of...
October 12, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Nebuta returns for train line’s anniversary
MUTSU, Aomori — The Ominato nebuta float brightened up Mutsu’s Ominato district in Aomori Prefecture...
October 12, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Company uses surplus wine to make wine salt rich in flavor
TAMURA, Fukushima — A tourism promotion company in Tamura, Fukushima Prefecture, is selling wine sal...
October 12, 2021