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MarketsSuffering group travel operators seek new ways to survive in Japan
Group travel, with participants gathering for photos at scenic or historic spots in the daytime befo...
February 21, 2021
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Japan In FocusKawagoe Tests Use of Historic Buildings for Teleworking
A historic city in Saitama Prefecture is looking to use a modern trend intensified by the prolonged ...
February 21, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentNew Japan System to Focus on Local Residents’ Consent when Building Solar Power Plants
Prompted by disputes over the impact of renewable energy plants, the Environment Ministry will intro...
February 21, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialConcern Growing over Intense ‘Hoarding’ of COVID-19 Vaccines
Countries around the world are scrambling to secure vaccines to contain the novel coronavirus. It is...
February 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Circulation of fake prints was act of betrayal that shook Japan’s art world
This incident deals a serious blow to the trade in artwork. The entire industry involved in the dist...
February 21, 2021
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Social Series10 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake: ‘Badge of honor’ for caretaker whose advice saved 160 children from tsunami
This is the second installment of a series in which Yomiuri Shimbun reporters recently revisited peo...
February 21, 2021
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Social SeriesWater restored to hospital week after Tohoku quake
Saturday marked one week since the latest large earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefect...
February 21, 2021
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Imperial FamilyBeing Emperor amid the pandemic / Cancellation of Imperial events a far-sighted decision reflecting care for people
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visits by members of the general public to the Imperial Palace to cele...
February 21, 2021
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Crime & CourtsBoards of Education in Japan Create Surveys to Protect Students from Sexual Abuse
With sexual abuse cases involving school teachers occurring one after another, more local boards of ...
February 20, 2021
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Other SportsJapan’s Takanashi Sails to 60th World Cup Ski Jump Title
LONDON — Ski jumping star Sara Takanashi extended her record for most career World Cup victories whe...
February 20, 2021
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Books & LiteratureLife Experience Shapes Thoughts on Money, and Vice Versa
“No one’s crazy.” That’s a key takeaway from Morgan Housel’s book “The Psychology of Money,” a colle...
February 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Reveal Truth behind Entertainment Scandal at Communications Ministry
If a family member of a politician was given special treatment and entertainment was provided to off...
February 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Can New WTO Chief Overcome Dysfunction at Global Trade Body?
Will the World Trade Organization be able to recover from its dysfunctional state? It is hoped the o...
February 20, 2021
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TroubleshooterMy Wife of 35 Years and I barely Talk since My Retirement
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a man in my 60s who works part-time, and I would love your advice on what ...
February 20, 2021
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General NewsPolice Canine Goes from Doghouse to Hero
KOBE — A male police dog that once abandoned its responsibility, has finally had its day. The hero ...
February 20, 2021