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Japan In Focus
Nation’s blue jeans makers look to turn green
OKAYAMA — The leading denim fabric manufacturers in Okayama Prefecture are freeing themselves from t...
August 29, 2021
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General News
Japanese firm help falsify Google reviews to boost hospital, clinic ratings.
When you look for a store or facility on Google’s search engine, a review section is displayed along...
August 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
With rice futures to be delisted, find ways to boost transparency in pricing
It has been decided that rice futures, which so far have been traded on a trial basis, will be delis...
August 29, 2021
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General News
Boys, girls split over reasons for choosing colleges
Boys tend to focus on whether they will be able to pass the entrance exam when choosing which colleg...
August 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use European systems as examples in considering proof of vaccination
As the battle against the novel coronavirus drags on, can a vaccination certificate be the ticket to...
August 29, 2021
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Defense & Security
China, with eyes on Japan-U.S. alliance, conducts military drills in East China Sea
BEIJING — The Chinese military conducted joint drills with its air force, army and navy in the East ...
August 29, 2021
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Music
Choirs in Japan improvise to keep music alive during pandemic
The choral world has had an uncharacteristically quiet year, as rehearsal halls were shuttered and c...
August 28, 2021
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Economy
Redevelopment project reboots Tokyo’s Kabutocho as a global fintech hub
The Kabutocho district, Japan’s financial epicenter in Tokyo, is getting a facelift. On Aug. 24, a c...
August 28, 2021
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Troubleshooter
How can I cheer up my son, disappointed in love?
I am a homemaker in my 50s, and I need your advice about my son, a civil servant in his mid-20s. My...
August 28, 2021
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Economy
‘Dark stores’ streamline grocery delivery
Online grocery shopping has continued to evolve amid the increased demand for home delivery during t...
August 28, 2021
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Troubleshooter
I don’t want to wear makeup, but do I have to as a woman?
I’m a college student in my 20s. I’m wondering if I should wear makeup, which I’m not good at applyi...
August 28, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Authorities, parents must be vigilant as virus affects start of school term
The new school term has begun in many parts of the country with the fifth wave of novel coronavirus ...
August 28, 2021
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Wider World
Barbaric terrorist attack in Kabul exploited poorly run evacuation
The despicable crime exploited the chaos caused by the collapse of the Afghan government. First and ...
August 28, 2021
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Troubleshooter
I feel it is a great loss that I did not have a family
I’m a woman in my 50s and I’m a nursing care worker. I am seeking advice about my way of life. I do...
August 28, 2021
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Troubleshooter
I’ve been skipping class and am afraid I won’t graduate
I’m a female university student in my 20s. I can’t bring myself to attend one of my classes at schoo...
August 28, 2021