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CoronavirusBlind spots, complacent measures blamed for workplace COVID clusters
A spate of novel coronavirus clusters at workplaces has revealed holes in the preventative measures ...
June 18, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialU.S.-Russia summit only 1st step toward improved bilateral relations
Improving relations that are said to be at their worst since the end of the Cold War will not be eas...
June 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ending state of emergency must not be allowed to cause new resurgence
The end of the current state of emergency will come just one month before the opening of the Tokyo O...
June 18, 2021
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CoronavirusLeaders get popularity boost as vaccinations pick up in U.S., Britain
“Half of the UK adult population are now fully vaccinated. It’s a remarkable achievement.” British ...
June 18, 2021
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Manga & AnimeNetflix anime ‘Eden’ explores line between robot and human
“Eden,” a new Netflix-exclusive animated series that debuted on May 27, depicts the life of Sara Gra...
June 18, 2021
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Manga & Anime‘Miraijin Saijo’ a time travel saga that ponders the contemporariness of manga
In the autumn of 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Hiroshi Saijo is 50 and without a wife or child. ...
June 18, 2021
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MusicLiSA keeps riding wave of ‘Demon Slayer’ fame
Singer LiSA is celebrating her 10th year in the music industry on a high note after her 2020 mega-hi...
June 18, 2021
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General News
Rearview cameras to become mandatory starting next May
The government will require automakers to install rearview cameras on their vehicles to aid drivers ...
June 18, 2021
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CompaniesPanasonic contemplates founder’s philosophies to cease stagnation
“By placing a high value on its social missions, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. will continue pr...
June 17, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsTanaka eyes revenge for Beijing Games with old teammate
Among the 24 players who Wednesday earned a spot on Samurai Japan’s roster for the Olympics, Tohoku ...
June 17, 2021
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MusicPiano virtuoso Hemming still keeps the faith at 88
Despite the social disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, one pianist is pushing ahead with her concer...
June 17, 2021
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CoronavirusPriority measures mean de facto state of emergency extension in Japan
With the Tokyo Games approaching in about a month, the government seems to steadily be paving its wa...
June 17, 2021
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Climate ChangeEvaluation system planned to speed up, reward regional decarbonization efforts
The government will introduce a system for evaluating the performance of efforts aimed at realizing ...
June 17, 2021
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MusicMakers of traditional Japanese instruments struggling to survive
The Japanese traditional musical instrument industry is facing difficult times, with fewer instrumen...
June 17, 2021
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General NewsHigh-tech system helps pick up SOS from distressed kids
“Have you ever thought, what’s the use in living?” It is one of 11 questions that appear on a table...
June 17, 2021