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Japan In FocusIbaraki: Daibutsu Viewed from above Reminds us how Small Humans are
USHIKU, Ibaraki — The bronze daibutsu Buddha statue in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, is said to be the...
February 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLawmaker’s Lies about Tokyo Hostess Club Affair Further Batter LDP
The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito misjudged how intense the public’s ...
February 2, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Komatsuna Thrives as Main Ingredient in Edogawa Dishes
Komatsuna, also known as Japanese mustard spinach, is a major feature of menus throughout Tokyo’s Ed...
February 2, 2021
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Asia-PacificMyanmar Coup Reflects Military’s Desperation over Election Defeat
BANGKOK — The coup in Myanmar on Monday is believed to be a show of power by the military, which is ...
February 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Establish Ways of Telecommuting that Suit Workers and Management
To prevent the spread of coronavirus infections, it is important to establish ways of working that r...
February 2, 2021
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Coronavirus
Serious COVID-19 Cases at Record High, Japan’s Health Ministry Panel Says
The number of COVID-19 patients with serious symptoms is at a record high level while deaths from th...
February 2, 2021
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EconomyPotential Tenants Plunge for Furnished Commercial Properties
Although many restaurants have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, vacant properties with the de...
February 2, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan’s Opposition Parties Step up Offensive over Ginza Club Scandal
Opposition parties are stepping up their offensive as members of the ruling bloc have been forced to...
February 2, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Britain’s Application to Join TPP a Welcome Boost for Free Trade
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] To prevent protectionism from spreading and take...
February 2, 2021
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Asia-PacificCash-strapped North Korea Believed to be Stepping up Cyberthefts
SEOUL — North Korea is suspected to have launched an average of 1.5 million cyber-attacks per day la...
February 1, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentRuling Coalition Lawmaker Resigns after Late Night Tokyo Hostess Club Visit
Lower house member Kiyohiko Toyama of ruling coalition party Komeito submitted his resignation from ...
February 1, 2021
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BaseballJapan Pro Baseball Teams Start Spring Camps without Fans
The spring training camps of Japan’s pro baseball teams, concentrated in Miyazaki and Okinawa prefec...
February 1, 2021
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EconomyHow far Britain Accepts TPP Rules will be Touchstone for Future Participants
With Britain’s application to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the 11-nation trade agreement has ...
February 1, 2021
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Other SportsOsaka Women’s Marathon Conducted in Circular Course
The annual Osaka Women’s Marathon was held in an unusual environment on Sunday under a state of emer...
February 1, 2021
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EconomyInterns Reinvigorate Local Businesses with Innovative Ideas
CHIBA — At an office in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, five young people gathered looking at the final pr...
February 1, 2021