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Politics & GovernmentGreen investment a key cue for growth
Japan’s efforts to curb climate change have been gathering speed since October 2020, when Prime Mini...
June 27, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentGovt looks far afield to slow depopulation
For decades, two major trends have bedeviled local governments in regional areas of Japan. One is th...
June 27, 2021
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CompaniesToshiba’s woes set to continue following ousting of board chair
Turmoil appeared certain to continue at Toshiba Corp. following the rejected reappointment of board ...
June 26, 2021
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General News17,565 people with dementia went missing in 2020
A total of 17,565 people known or suspected to be suffering from dementia went missing in 2020, an i...
June 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Issues other than Games, COVID-19 must be debated in Tokyo campaigns
The Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to open next month, and novel coronavirus measures are the b...
June 26, 2021
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General NewsVaccine rollout showing signs of success against coronavirus
The ramped-up vaccination rollout for elderly people is showing signs of blunting the spread of the ...
June 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Toshiba shareholders demonstrate distrust in its corporate governance
Many shareholders have expressed their distrust of Toshiba Corp.’s management oversight system. Tosh...
June 26, 2021
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Other SportsTada, Yamagata win Olympic tickets in men’s 100m
OSAKA — Shuhei Tada’s first national title in the men’s 100 meters came with best bonus of all — a t...
June 26, 2021
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Politics & Government
University of Tokyo Prof.: Party leaders, election promises influence today’s voters
This is the sixth installment of a series reflecting on the single-seat constituency system over the...
June 26, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsPandemic disrupts classification process for Tokyo Paralympics
With the opening of the Tokyo Paralympics just two months away, obtaining the official classificatio...
June 26, 2021
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General NewsJapan’s food makers hoping longer shelf life reduces product waste
Food manufacturers are using the latest technology to give more and more products longer shelf lives...
June 26, 2021
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Karuizawa of West unveils new attractions
MANIWA, Okayama — A complex of facilities designed and supervised by world-renowned architect Kengo ...
June 26, 2021
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Best spot to let your ‘Ya-ho’ shouts be heard
HIDAKAGAWA, Wakayama — Many Japanese people want to shout “Ya-ho” when reaching the summit of a moun...
June 26, 2021
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Asia-PacificHong Kong online media may be next target of suppression
HONG KONG — As Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, known for its vocal criticism of the...
June 25, 2021
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Imperial FamilyEmperor’s virtual visits might continue after pandemic
The Emperor and Empress began participating in virtual visits seven months ago as a way to interact ...
June 25, 2021