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Coronavirus
Traffic back to Tokyo notably Low amid Pandemic
Highways and trains heading to Tokyo were notably less crowded than usual on Jan. 3, a day when many...
January 4, 2021
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Companies
Japanese Drug Firm Sees Drastic Increase in Suspicious Accesses to Systems
The amount of suspicious accesses to the computer system of KM Biologics Co., a Kumamoto-based pharm...
January 4, 2021
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Delicious
Salted Pork Oden Stew Good for Wintertime
Now is the time of year when you feel like enjoying a steaming dish. And, according to Ryohei Hayash...
January 4, 2021
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Coronavirus
Fishing, Cooking Fish Gaining Popularity amid Pandemic in Japan
Having to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic has led many people to pick up new hobbies or skil...
January 4, 2021
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Companies
Regional banks to launch service for making bank transfers via smartphone app
Regional banks plan to enhance customer service by introducing as early as summer a smartphone app f...
January 4, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
China Using Network of Researchers to Recruit Foreign Personnel
Of 44 Japanese researchers who were found to have been involved in China’s Thousand Talents Plan, a ...
January 3, 2021
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Coronavirus
Economic Revitalization Minister Says Japan will Consider New State of Emergency Declaration
Economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said the central government “will have to liste...
January 3, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Time to Rebuild International Cooperation amid Pandemic / Unity of Democratic Nations under Threat
Building a world in which people can travel freely and prosper together under common rules: The blow...
January 3, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japanese Govt Supporting Mergers of Regional Banks
The business environment for regional banks is clearly deteriorating due to the declining birthrate ...
January 3, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan to Launch New Subsidies to Help Employees, Business Operators Change Jobs or Industries
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry will launch a new subsidy system in 2021 to support employees...
January 2, 2021
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Companies
Grand Seiko Wristwatch Brand Marks 60th Anniversary
Seiko Watch Corp.’s luxury wristwatch brand, Grand Seiko, marked the 60th anniversary of its establi...
January 2, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
China Gives Japanese Researchers more Funds than They can Spend
With at least 44 Japanese researchers involved with China’s Thousand Talents Plan, what is also comi...
January 2, 2021
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US & Canada
Congress behind U.S. Increasing Pressure over 1989 Security Talks with Japan
The 1989 diplomatic records released Dec. 23 vividly depict how Washington increased pressure on Tok...
January 2, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
China’s Thousand Talents Plan lured at least 44 Japanese Researchers
At least 44 Japanese researchers have been involved in Thousand Talents Plan, a Chinese central gove...
January 2, 2021
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Politics & Government
Ministry Works toward Enhancing Recognition of Agricultural Heritage in Japan
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry is grappling with low public recognition of two sys...
January 2, 2021