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Yomiuri EditorialTSE must Demonstrate Resolve to Regain Trust after System Malfunction
This is the third administrative punishment on the grounds of a system malfunction. In order to r...
December 2, 2020
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Political SeriesState of LDP factions / Aso Defers to Boss Suga as He Tries to Reestablish Political Footing
This is the third installment in a series examining the current state of the Liberal Democratic P...
December 1, 2020
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Japan In FocusTokyo’s Koreatown a Multinational Melting Pot for Foreign Students
"Crash Landing on You" and "Itaewon Class" -- just hearing these South Korean TV drama titles cau...
December 1, 2020
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Japan In FocusKanagawa: Authentic Artifacts Tell EurAsia’s Diverse Story
Eurasia collectively refers to both Europe and Asia, and the Yokohama Museum of EurAsian Cultures...
December 1, 2020
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CoronavirusCoronavirus Spread Stalls Japan’s Reopening of Business Traffic
The government's efforts to ease restrictions for cross-border travelers have stalled as the spre...
December 1, 2020
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Companies
NTT Docomo also to Reduce Cell Phone Charges
NTT Docomo Inc. plans to follow the other major carriers in reducing some of its cell phone charg...
December 1, 2020
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Business SeriesBusiness Reboot / Moves to Repurpose Vehicles as Mobile Offices Gain Traction in Japan
Taking a car, train or bus to go to work -- this daily routine has changed due to the novel coron...
December 1, 2020
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CoronavirusGovt Mulls Limiting Tourism Campaign in Tokyo
In the midst of a resurgence of novel coronavirus infections, the government is rushing to review...
December 1, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Large Companies cannot be Allowed to Take Advantage of Weaker Start-ups
Amid the accelerating digitization of society and the increasing importance of start-ups taking o...
December 1, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
It’s Time for Japan to Prioritize Infection Prevention over Economic Activities
For the economy to recover, the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus must be stopped. One can on...
December 1, 2020
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Political SeriesState of LDP factions / Curtain Falls on Japanese Politician Ishiba’s Run Leading Own Faction
This is the second installment in a series examining the current state of the Liberal Democratic ...
November 30, 2020
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Politics & Government
Govt to Hold Workshops on E-devices for Administrative Procedures
The government will hold workshops on the use of smartphones and tablets for administrative proce...
November 30, 2020
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CompaniesJapan Construction Industry Goes Remote
Unmanned heavy machinery, remote-controlled robots and other digital technology are being activel...
November 30, 2020
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Defense & Security
Govt to Replace Drones with Aim of Eliminating Chinese-made Ones
The government plans to replace more than 1,000 of its drones with new models featuring higher se...
November 30, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Distrust Websites when Extreme Discounts Look Too Good to be True
The damage wrought by fake websites that look like official sites of famous brands and other enti...
November 30, 2020