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CoronavirusJapan tops weekly world ranking for COVID cases; is nation blinded by normalcy bias?
Japan recorded the world’s highest weekly number of new coronavirus infections for three consecutive...
November 29, 2022
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DeliciousUkraine refugee treats Japan neighbors to feast of home cuisine
OKAYAMA — Since fleeing the Russian invasion of her country and taking temporary residence in a city...
November 29, 2022
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Associated PressChina lockdown protests pause as police flood city streets
HONG KONG (AP) — With police out in force, there was no word of additional protests against strict g...
November 29, 2022
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ReutersDating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities
BEIJING, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Opponents of China's anti-COVID measures are resorting to dating apps an...
November 29, 2022
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CoronavirusCoronavirus-flu virus test kits welcomed though accuracy concerns remain
The commercial availability of test kits for simultaneous detection of the novel coronavirus and sea...
November 29, 2022
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DeliciousFlower pasta delights both the eyes and the taste buds
TOTTORI — Pasta sheets made with colorful edible flowers hit the market in September. The product, c...
November 29, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialForcing high risk on entrepreneurs negatively impacts business culture
“Management guarantees,” meaning arrangements that require owners of small or medium-sized companies...
November 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
China must not misjudge Taiwan’s popular will from local election results
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party suffered a crushing defeat in local elections. This is ...
November 29, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan prime minister specifies 2％ of current GDP target for defense, security spending
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed the defense and finance ministers to boost Japan’s defen...
November 29, 2022
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ReutersToyota’s Oct global vehicle production up 23％, above its target
TOKYO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp 7203.T reported on Tuesday a 23% rise in October global ...
November 29, 2022
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Soccer World CupBrazil, Portugal join France in round of 16
DOHA — Five-time World Cup champion Brazil advanced to the knockout phase of the soccer tournament i...
November 29, 2022
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CompaniesMos fast-food operator launches premium burger outlet
Mos Food Services Inc. opened a new outlet near Hiroo Station in Tokyo’s Minato Ward on Tuesday that...
November 29, 2022
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Imperial FamilyCrown prince, princess attend customs office ceremony
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a ceremony in Tokyo on Monday commemorating 1...
November 29, 2022
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Soccer World CupQatar-based Japanese hopes World Cup showcases Qatar’s charms
DOHA — Soccer teams are currently battling it out at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first Mid...
November 29, 2022
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General NewsKazuyo Ichimori receives Yomiuri International Cooperation Prize
Kazuyo Ichimori, a visiting professor at Nagasaki University, received the 29th Yomiuri Internationa...
November 29, 2022