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Asia-Pacific
China Boosts Science, Technology Budget to Nearly 7 Times Japan’s
The budget allocated for science- and technology-related fields in Japan has been hovering at a low ...
January 2, 2021
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General News
Over 90% of Municipalities Concerned about the Use of E-textbooks
More than 90% of municipalities are concerned about the use of digital textbooks in classrooms, acco...
January 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Digital Agency should Be Control Tower for Improvement of Administration
It is important to make up for the delay in digitization and improve the quality of government admin...
January 2, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
H.K. Activist Chow Moved to Prison for Serious Criminals
BEIJING — Pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, who was sentenced to 10 months in prison in December fo...
January 2, 2021
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Global
Former Prime Minister Takeshita Prepared for Reagan Nobel Peace Prize in 1988
In time for the 1988 announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Japanese government prepared a draft...
January 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Hurry to Expand Relief System for Victims Harmed by Asbestos
The government bears a heavy responsibility for neglecting to take countermeasures even though it re...
January 2, 2021
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Politics & Government
Political Rivalries Revived amid Nikai Faction’s Ascendency
The term of office for current members of the House of Representatives is slated to expire in Octobe...
January 2, 2021
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Crime & Courts
Downloading Manga from Pirate Sites Becomes Illegal in Japan; ¥35 bil. in Damage Estimated for Nov.
The damage caused by pirate websites that infringe on copyrights of manga and other such works has a...
January 1, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Build a Society Filled with Peace, Vitality / Overcome Hardships Using Wisdom and Courage
New Year’s reminds people how precious it is to be able to cheerfully exchange the usual greeting “H...
January 1, 2021
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Crime & Courts
Lebanese Split over Hosting Ghosn: ‘Proud’ or ‘Shameful’?
BEIRUT — Opinion is divided among the Lebanese people regarding former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Car...
January 1, 2021
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Crime & Courts
Ghosn: ‘My Return to Lebanon is My Rebirth’
NEW YORK — In a statement issued to The Yomiuri Shimbun on Dec. 28, former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman...
January 1, 2021
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Travel Spots
Meet Gundam in Yokohama
A full-scale mobile Gundam unit awaits you at Gundam Factory Yokohama, an attraction that opened on ...
December 31, 2020
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Defense & Security
German Defense Minister: Greater Security Presence Eyed for Indo-Pacific
German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer expressed an intention to dispatch navy ships to ...
December 31, 2020
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Ramen of Japan
Mugi to Olive / Sharp, rich soy sauce-based chicken ramen with a dash of olive oil worthy of Ginza flair
I am particularly preferential to Ginza in the wintertime. The trees in Tokyo’s glitzy shopping dist...
December 31, 2020
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Economy
Bumpy Road ahead for Automakers to Achieve Japan’s Goal for All New Vehicles to be Electrified
The green growth strategy announced by the government sets a goal for all new vehicles to be electri...
December 31, 2020