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General NewsBrazilian woman in Japan files petition claiming city official made discriminatory comments
A Brazilian woman who tried to apply for public assistance in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, filed a petit...
December 30, 2022
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General NewsOpen University of Japan attracting renewed interest
TOKYO — The Open University of Japan is drawing renewed interest as a recurrent education center in ...
December 30, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 30)
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December 30, 2022
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Coronavirus60% of COVID-19 Deaths under 20 had no underlying conditions
TOKYO — No underlying condition was found in nearly 60% of patients aged under 20 who contracted COV...
December 30, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKomeito’s Yamaguchi, S. Korea’s Yoon agree to improve ties
SEOUL — Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of Komeito, the junior party in Japan’s ruling coalition, and South...
December 30, 2022
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CoronavirusGovt dials back restrictions on flights from Hong Kong, Macao
The government has revised recently announced COVID-19 measures that would have prevented flights fr...
December 30, 2022
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Asia-PacificHuman trafficking rampant in Southeast Asia
HANOI /BANGKOK – Thousands of young people from Southeast Asia seeking job opportunities have been s...
December 30, 2022
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ObituariesOBITUARY / World-renowned architect Arata Isozaki dies at 91
The world-renowned architect Arata Isozaki died Wednesday at the age of 91. ...
December 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Let families face inevitable grief, unmixed with needless extra regret
It is hoped that those who died will be sent off with heartfelt feelings and precious memories. That...
December 30, 2022
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General NewsJapanese designer creates illustration for Finland’s baby boxes
An illustration created by a Japanese designer adorns Finland’s maternity packages, which expectant ...
December 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Encourage political and economic independence through steady support
Central Asia is sandwiched between China and Russia and is also an area of geopolitical importance l...
December 30, 2022
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Washington PostPoland and Germany’s plans for Russia oil pivot start to take shape
Germany and Poland pledged to stop buying Russian oil by the end of this year. Their plans to do so ...
December 30, 2022
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Washington PostWhy has the Commanders’ defense lost a step lately?
For a stretch, the Washington Commanders defense was dominant. The ball-control offense gave defende...
December 30, 2022
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Washington PostFor LGBTQ spaces, being safe takes on new urgency
Like many business owners, Dave Peruzza keeps a first-aid kit on hand in case of accidents – a knick...
December 30, 2022
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Washington PostWhen was it too late?’ Some U.S. Jews wonder about their place in America.
Joe Py had been chipping away at a project he dreaded. In the past few years, he sold his valuable p...
December 30, 2022