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Art
Looking back at iconic composer Toru Takemitsu
The primary colors, red, blue and yellow, splashed across concentric circles, overlap at times. At f...
September 9, 2021
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Elections
Imperial succession, N-power emerge as talking points in LDP leadership race
Issues related to the Imperial succession and nuclear power have been thrust into the spotlight in t...
September 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Financial loopholes must be closed to clean up money laundering
Money laundering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated around the world. There is an ur...
September 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taliban’s actions to be tested in Afghanistan’s new government
The rule of law and human rights protections have taken root internationally as universal values tha...
September 9, 2021
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Economy
Retailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers try alternatives to plastics
As part of the drive to reduce single-use plastics, it will become mandatory next April for retailer...
September 8, 2021
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Politics & Government
Ishiba’s possible support presents dilemma for Kono in LDP presidential race
Taro Kono, the minister in charge of administrative and regulatory reform, finds himself in a compli...
September 8, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Help nursery schools avoid closing over infections among children, staff
When nursery schools for preschool children are closed, parents and guardians are left with no place...
September 8, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Lawmaker rightly censured for shameful attempt to pervert justice
A lawmaker took bribes from a company closely linked to his official duties and attempted to bribe t...
September 8, 2021
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Olympics & Paralympics
Tokyo Games build bonds between host towns, foreign athletes
Municipalities that served as host towns for the Olympics and Paralympics are continuing exchanges w...
September 8, 2021
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General News
Have sauna, will travel in Hokkaido
A manufacturing company in Hokkaido has converted a recreational vehicle into a sauna, in a bid to h...
September 7, 2021
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Politics & Government
LDP factions might loosen members’ leashes in leadership race
With some Liberal Democratic Party factions hinting at loosening the leashes of members in the leade...
September 7, 2021
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Politics & Government
Health ministry warns of risks for underweight women
According to a Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry survey, about one in five Japanese women in their ...
September 7, 2021
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Politics & Government
Ishiba considers not running for LDP presidency
Shigeru Ishiba, a former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, is considering not runni...
September 7, 2021
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Museums
Museum commemorates ‘Sazae-san’ creator
Visitors are greeted by panels of characters from the manga “Sazae-san” (Mrs. Sazae) upon entering a...
September 7, 2021
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Japan In Focus
A unique take on a wine label
KOSHU, Yamanashi — A person with disabilities has designed a wine label for one of the eight winerie...
September 7, 2021