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Political Series
Dissolving Lower House Prime Minister’s Greatest Weapon
Leaders and intellectuals share their thoughts on political issues Japan will tackle this year in th...
January 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
ROK Court’s Former Comfort Women Ruling Denies ‘Sovereign Immunity’
A South Korean court has issued another ruling that undermines the foundation of bilateral relations...
January 9, 2021
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Troubleshooter
My Wife Seems Determined to Divorce Me and I don’t really Blame Her
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a man in his 70s and my wife has asked me for a divorce. She said that my p...
January 9, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Kagawa: Experience Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage in Just 1 Day
TAKAMATSU — A few of the temples along the famed Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage are endorsing an abrid...
January 8, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Shiga: Fictional Koka, Iga Rivalry
Koka, Shiga Prefecture, and Iga, Mie Prefecture, are considered to be the two major regions that pro...
January 8, 2021
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Japan In Focus
Shiga: Ninja Secrets Uncovered in Their Hometown
KOKA, Shiga — Research on ninja is enjoying a boost in the public and private sectors after cultural...
January 8, 2021
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Coronavirus
Effectiveness of Shortening Business Hours Questioned
Tokyo and the prefectures of Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa have stepped up requests for dining establi...
January 8, 2021
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Companies
Suntory Eases Shipping Restriction on Whiskeys after 11 Years
Suntory Holdings Ltd. has decided to ease shipping restrictions on most of its whiskey products for ...
January 8, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan Ruling Party Adopts New Campaign Measures, including Remote Roadside Speeches
The Liberal Democratic Party is trying out new campaign strategies centered around livestreaming stu...
January 8, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Help hospitals Cooperate as New Emergency Starts / Individual Efforts Vital to Control Pandemic
The degree of urgency over novel coronavirus infections is increasing. The government, medical profe...
January 8, 2021
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Manga & Anime
Manga ‘The Promised Neverland’ Ends on High Note with Exhibition
Children defying fate and fighting to break free from a world ruled by demons are the heroes of the ...
January 8, 2021
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Fashion
Outdoor Gear Beats Fashion as Solo Camping, Golf Boom in Japan
Last year’s winner of the annual new word and buzzword of the year competition organized by U-Can, I...
January 8, 2021
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Political Series
New Year’s Outlook: Tokyo Games Provide Light in Uncertain World
How is Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s Cabinet planning to lead Japan in 2021? In this series, intel...
January 8, 2021
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Other Sports
Kendo Friends Found
Jenny Nash shares her experiences as participant of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme,...
January 7, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Examine Issues Posed by Holding Local Assemblies’ Deliberations Online
As part of measures against the novel coronavirus pandemic, an increasing number of local government...
January 7, 2021