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Politics & GovernmentVirus Countermeasures Add ¥90 billion to Tokyo Games’ bill
Costs associated with coronavirus countermeasures at the postponed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics...
November 30, 2020
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Social SeriesState of LDP factions / Nikai Faction Enjoying Moment in Spotlight
During a lunchtime meal at the Prime Minister's Office on Nov. 12, Suga stopped eating his bowl o...
November 30, 2020
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CoronavirusRestaurants in Japan Struggle Again with Shorter Nights
"This is the third time I've accepted the request for shorter hours," said Masayuki Hirano, manag...
November 30, 2020
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Companies
Poll: Japan Fails to Reach 10% Target for Female Executives
Women made up only 7.7% of executives at major companies on average, according to a nationwide po...
November 30, 2020
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Politics & GovernmentTax Break Planned to Entice International Auctions to Japan
The Finance Ministry plans to introduce a tax break that would enable international auctions to b...
November 29, 2020
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General NewsNew Law in Japan to Stipulate Parental Ties in Fertility Treatments with Third-party Donors
Special provisions to the Civil Code that stipulate parental relationships for children born from...
November 29, 2020
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CompaniesANA Proposes to Union that Flight Attendants can Live Outside Urban Areas
ANA Holdings Inc., which owns All Nippon Airways Co., proposed to its labor union the introductio...
November 29, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
In Civics Education, Foster Children’s Awareness of Participating in Society
Awareness of the need to proactively participate and take an interest in society is nurtured thro...
November 29, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Care must be Taken to Secure Housing amid Economic Impact of Pandemic
The employment situation is deteriorating due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Sufficient ...
November 29, 2020
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Social SeriesJapanese Auto Parts Makers Pushed to Brink
"It feels like I'm going through a long, dark tunnel," said the head of an auto parts maker in Ot...
November 29, 2020
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General NewsDementia Progresses in Patients Due to Coronavirus Precautions
As the coronavirus continues to spread, 85% of caretakers for dementia patients think dementia sy...
November 29, 2020
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CompaniesCompanies in Rural Areas Grab up New Recruits Escaping City Life
Companies in regional areas across Japan are enthusiastic about securing human resources amid the...
November 29, 2020
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DeliciousFermented Fizzy Ginger Ale “Kills 2 Birds with 1 Stone” in Japan
SAITAMA -- A fermented ginger ale production facility in Minuma Ward, Saitama City, is scheduled ...
November 28, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Consider Ways to Enhance Strengths of Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Enhancing the business operations of small and medium-sized companies is a major challenge for th...
November 28, 2020
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General NewsNew Japan Meteorological Agency Building Has Enhanced Functions
The Japan Meteorological Agency has begun its relocation to a new main building in Tokyo, after u...
November 28, 2020