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CompaniesMore Japanese firms ban smoking during office hours, even when working from home
A growing number of companies are asking employees to refrain from smoking during work hours — even ...
September 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusOita: City lacking hot spring uses sauna at hot draw
BUNGO-ONO, Oita — Even in the so-called “Onsen Prefecture” rich with hot spring resorts like Yufuin ...
September 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Calf’s miraculous survival now symbol of hope
TSUYAMA, Okayama — A bronze statue has been erected to honor a calf that survived after being swept ...
September 20, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentRivals to lead Japan’s ruling party spar in debate
The four hopefuls to become the next prime minister squared off in a heated debate in Tokyo on Frida...
September 19, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsTokyo 2020+ In Review / IOC, Games’ host cities have different priorities
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have drawn to a close. This is the third installment in a series ...
September 19, 2021
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General NewsAt-home COVID deaths stand out in Tokyo
Following the rapid surge in novel coronavirus infections since August, 44 people are known to have ...
September 19, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialLDP presidential candidates must present strategies to overcome crisis
Japan is currently facing difficult situations, both at home and abroad. Concrete strategies for ove...
September 19, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Prevent decline of local communities amid falling number of gas stations
Under the current circumstances in which the use of next-generation vehicles such as electric vehicl...
September 19, 2021
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CompaniesWooden condos gain favor for strength, lower costs
New wooden materials of higher strength and fire resistance are giving condominium builders options ...
September 19, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina’s TPP application seen as a tactical move against anti-Beijing network
BEIJING — The Chinese government’s official application to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ...
September 18, 2021
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Politics & Government
Candidates stake claims for LDP’s top post
The four candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential race switched into gear when camp...
September 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
LDP candidates should debate policies based on national vision
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election will decide who will steer Japan. The candidates ...
September 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
For China to join Pacific trade pact, hurdles are high — as they should be
Is China willing to accept the high standards of trade liberalization required by the Comprehensive ...
September 18, 2021
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EconomyDigital technology helps trigger revival of unattended sales stands in Japan
Honesty boxes — unattended tills set up for customers to pay for purchases on the honor system — mig...
September 17, 2021
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EconomyPublic, private sectors promoting sustainable clothing in Japan
Since last month, the Japanese division of U.S. outdoorwear giant Patagonia Inc. has been selling us...
September 17, 2021