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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
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Students make T-shirts using leftover threads
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — Students have developed T-shirts using leftover threads from a clothing-man...
August 22, 2021
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Japan In FocusHyogo: New aquarium to open in Kobe
KOBE — Kobe Port Museum, a cultural facility featuring a high-tech aquarium under construction at th...
August 22, 2021
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CompaniesLatest outage for Mizuho another missed chance to prevent larger systemic failures
After a series of glitches took down ATMs and online banking services earlier this year, Mizuho Bank...
August 22, 2021
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CompaniesThe growing buzz around craft cola’s ‘addictive’ blends, assorted spices
Created using a blend of spices and original recipes, craft cola is experiencing a boom in popularit...
August 22, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialExpand use of adult guardianship system to protect elderly people
It is crucial to increase the number of people using the adult guardianship system, so as to support...
August 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan should play role in ensuring regional stability in Middle East
The situation in the Middle East is becoming unstable. Japan should take an active role in promoting...
August 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ruling, opposition parties gearing up for lower house election in pandemic
With two months left before the expiration of the terms of House of Representatives members in Octob...
August 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Clear guidelines needed to publicly disclose the names of disaster victims
Publicizing the names of the dead and missing in the event of a disaster is directly related to prom...
August 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Can the recurrence of Mizuho Bank system glitches finally be prevented?
Didn’t they just vow to prevent a recurrence? The fifth system failure this year is nothing short of...
August 21, 2021
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CompaniesBusiness Reboot / Makeup app makes finding right colors a breeze
Virtual shopping technologies have opened the way for new businesses in the cosmetics industry, whic...
August 21, 2021