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Yomiuri EditorialMake agreement a step toward ending food crisis
This must be a step toward putting a brake on the worsening food crisis and soaring grain prices cau...
July 25, 2022
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Other SportsStano edges Kawano by one second to grab gold
EUGENE, Ore. (Reuters) — Italy's Massimo Stano won the men's 35km race walk at the World Athletics C...
July 25, 2022
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CompaniesFood companies accelerating move away from plastic packaging
The drawstring pouch-style packages for sausages that have been familiar to Japanese consumers for o...
July 25, 2022
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EconomyLumber prices soaring again
Lumber prices are soaring in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The shortage that began last ...
July 25, 2022
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General NewsLarge eruption occurs at Sakurajima in southern Kyushu
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An explosive eruption occurred at the crater of the Minamidake peak of the Saku...
July 24, 2022
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SumoMongolian maegashira Ichinojo captures 1st Emperor’s Cup
No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo spent 15 days pushing, pulling, slapping and thrusting for all he was wort...
July 24, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs 28,112 COVID-19 cases
Tokyo on Sunday confirmed 28,112 coronavirus cases....
July 24, 2022
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Washington PostAs Europe’s heat wave melts roads, Tour de France races into an uncertain future
AYROS-ARBOIX, France – The Tour de France has always been a test of human endurance. The cyclists co...
July 24, 2022
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General NewsCops make dance video to warn people about scams
A unique video in which about 100 police officers dance to a lively samba-style song is in productio...
July 24, 2022
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Washington PostPope Francis heads to Canada with apology on the agenda
TORONTO – Pope Francis on Sunday is scheduled to begin a visit to Canada, where he will come face-to...
July 24, 2022
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Washington PostPelosi’s Taiwan trip puts the Biden administration in a bind
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plans to become the highest-ranking lawmaker ever to visit Taiwan have ...
July 24, 2022
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BaseballOhtani belts 20th homer, but Angels lose 5th straight
Los Angeles Angels two-way All-Star Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4, one of the hits his 20th home run of...
July 24, 2022
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Japan In FocusKochi: Clay figure sheds light on old tattoo customs
KONAN, Kochi — The head of a clay figurine with four lines carved into its cheeks to represent tatto...
July 24, 2022
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Other SportsJapan storms into 4×400 relay final at worlds
The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan anchor Yuki Joseph Nakajima carries the baton down the stretch of the 4...
July 24, 2022
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Japan In FocusLeap of faith: Frog parade returns to Nara temple
YOSHINO, Nara — A parade featuring a frog performance was held for the first time in three years at ...
July 24, 2022