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CompaniesNTT 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
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Yomiuri Editorial
EU Faces Test on how to Maintain Unity to Implement Recovery Fund
A second wave of the novel coronavirus has been rampant in Europe. The European Union must mainta...
November 30, 2020
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Ramen of JapanAsakusa Ramen Yoroiya / Fragrant soy sauce ramen offered in traditional Japanese flair
Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo. Even as a Tokyoite, I also get exc...
November 30, 2020
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Politics & Government
Virus 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