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CompaniesKawasaki Heavy’s president eager to develop epoch-defining technology
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. wants to change society through the use of automation technologies a...
April 12, 2021
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General NewsRe-created Shuri Castle set to be largest miniature at Tobu World Square
NIKKO, Tochigi — A re-creation of Naha’s Shuri Castle will be exhibited from April 24 at Tobu World ...
April 12, 2021
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EconomySmall, midsize firms search for ways to implement equal pay for equal work
Starting this month, the “equal pay for equal work” system to eliminate the unreasonable gap between...
April 12, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentDigital reform bills short-circuited by divided Diet
Passage of a package of digital reform bills, a cornerstone of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s digit...
April 12, 2021
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General News
Health ministry: Elderly experience vaccination side effects less than younger people
The elderly are much less likely to experience side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine compared with ...
April 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Create communications system that can keep up with soaring internet use
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the internet has become an even more indispensable piece of social in...
April 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will Biden’s $2 tril. stimulus plan lead to or overheat U.S. revival?
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced an eight-year economic stimulus package worth $2 trillion (¥2...
April 12, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Why Moon is criticized for lowering human rights banner
SEOUL — People crossing the border without permission are shot to death, a city near the border is l...
April 12, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan government eyes stockpiling sustainable aviation fuel
The government plans to stockpile sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can significantly reduce ca...
April 11, 2021
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CompaniesToyota vehicles to feature wireless software updates
Toyota Motor Corp. will introduce state-of-the-art technology that allows the software systems, incl...
April 11, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan mulling 45% emissions cut by FY30
A target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by fiscal 2030 based on 2013 levels has been discuss...
April 10, 2021
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General NewsDemand for nonsmoking rentals on the rise in Japan
Condominiums and apartments that prohibit smoking on the premises are becoming more popular. As peop...
April 10, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
New frameworks needed to contain spread of coronavirus variants
Novel coronavirus variants that are said to be highly infectious are spreading rapidly. Conventional...
April 10, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ministry must be alert for foreign capital violations by broadcasters
Airwaves are public property, and foreign capital should not be allowed to influence the management ...
April 10, 2021
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EconomyEconomist: Total ¥550 bil. losses due to priority measures
Over ¥550 billion in economic losses will result from priority measures to prevent the spread of COV...
April 10, 2021