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EconomyJapan to Focus on Decarbonization in Resource Procurement Strategy
The government plans to shift the focus of its international resource procurement strategy from foss...
February 9, 2021
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Japan In FocusTeahouses in Sangenjaya, Tokyo: Where did They Go?
The Sangenjaya area in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, is home to a shopping street with a quaint atmosphere a...
February 9, 2021
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Japan In FocusKanagawa: City Hall Architecture through Years Show Yokohama’s Evolution
YOKOHAMA — A 155-meter-tall skyscraper was completed near JR Sakuragicho Station on the south side o...
February 9, 2021
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Asia-PacificJapan Cautious on Myanmar Sanctions
Myanmar’s military coup has put Japan in a difficult position. While the Japanese government intends...
February 9, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialEstablish a Babysitter-vetting System that can Give Parents Peace of Mind
The number of babysitters who visit clients’ homes to look after their children is increasing, and e...
February 9, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialDon’t Allow China to Challenge International Order through new Coast Guard Law
The new Chinese law is a self-righteous provision that is incompatible with international law and or...
February 9, 2021
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DeliciousHeart-shaped Kamaboko Make Splash with Messages
FUKUOKA — Heart-shaped kamaboko — traditional Japanese fish sausage — is produced at a high pace in ...
February 9, 2021
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DeliciousMochi Rice Cake Adds new Twists to Western-style Dishes
Mochi rice cake can be used to add thickness to a dish when boiled. It can also be utilized as a maj...
February 8, 2021
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DeliciousRestaurateurs Look beyond Regular Eateries
The rise of “ghost restaurants” has nothing to do with believing in the supernatural or with staff i...
February 8, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialGameStop Stock Rally vs Shorting by Hedge Funds Reflects U.S. Disparities
Trading by a group of individual investors linked via social media in the United States has rocked t...
February 8, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialAttention to Budget Brands Vital in Mobile Phone Rate Reform Efforts
Major mobile phone carriers stepping up drastic rate cuts is a welcome move, but it is not good if b...
February 8, 2021
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CompaniesAutomated Vehicles for Delivery Services may Run on Public Roads within FY21
Automated vehicles might be making deliveries on public roads within fiscal 2021 at the earliest, Th...
February 8, 2021
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EconomyJapanese Govt Considers new System to Decarbonize Electricity Sector
The government plans to introduce a new system that will make it easier for manufacturers and other ...
February 8, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentMunicipal Data to Move to Govt cloud Starting in 2023
The government has decided to move the administrative data of all local governments to a central gov...
February 7, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentBumps ahead for Main Opposition CDPJ on Its Road to Seize Power in Japan
The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has held its first convention since the...
February 7, 2021