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Japan In FocusWatermelon farmers enjoy ‘good harvest’
MORIOKA — This year’s first auction of Takizawa watermelons was held on July 31 at the Morioka City ...
August 24, 2021
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CoronavirusTamura, Koike urge Tokyo hospitals to accept more COVID-19 patients
Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Norihisa Tamura and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike have urged all medica...
August 24, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialStrengthen production, expand sales channels to accelerate food exports
Exports of Japan’s agricultural and marine products are brisk, as are those of other foodstuffs. Exp...
August 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Yokohama mayoral election result reflects lack of confidence in Suga
Despite Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga giving his full support to a former Cabinet member in a mayora...
August 24, 2021
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General NewsCross-border teleworking a win-win for employers, workers
Cross-border teleworking, in which people work for companies in Japan while living overseas, is beco...
August 24, 2021
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DeliciousSimple seasonings spice up dinner table
As more and more people stay home during the pandemic, seasonings are finding their way to the spotl...
August 23, 2021
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ElectionsJapan’s ruling party faces dilemma of using PM Suga as face of elections
The defeat in the Yokohama mayoral election of Hachiro Okonogi, a former chairman of the National Pu...
August 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use precise information to improve communication regarding disasters
Information communicated by local governments in the event of disasters is such an important matter ...
August 23, 2021
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General NewsInternship program in Japan only for doctoral students to be created this academic year
The education ministry will extend support to students in doctoral courses to help them find jobs th...
August 23, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina eroding Hong Kong’s status as international financial center
It is a move that could destabilize Hong Kong’s standing as an international financial hub, which it...
August 23, 2021
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TechnologyUnified standard for connected technology eyed
The transport ministry has decided to formulate a unified, international standard for data communica...
August 23, 2021
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DeliciousItalian cuisine on the menu in digital membership plan
Nomura Holdings, Inc. on Wednesday started to offer digital memberships for Italian cuisine prepared...
August 23, 2021
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CoronavirusPandemic nudges middle-aged, elderly singles to find better halves
FUKUOKA — “I knew she was the one in five seconds,” said a 65-year-old public servant about the woma...
August 23, 2021
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CompaniesJapanese companies cater to growing appetite for meat-free alternative foods
A variety of plant-based alternative foodstuffs have come to market recently, delivering drastically...
August 23, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokushima: Reservoir emerges as hot spot for water sports
MIYOSHI, Tokushima — Former Japanese national rafting team members have started a rental service for...
August 22, 2021