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Japan In FocusFukuoka: New generation dives into world of real ama
MUNAKATA, Fukuoka — Two women have decided to become ama divers in Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, aft...
April 10, 2021
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Anime beauty sees passengers off at airport
KITAKYUSHU — In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Kitakyushu Airport has installed a full-size st...
April 10, 2021
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Japan In FocusGifu: Rail bikes are rolling again in Gifu mountains
HIDA, Gifu — People are once again able to enjoy rail mountain biking on the abandoned tracks of the...
April 10, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. to work together for decarbonization in emerging nations
Japan and the United States are expected to agree to strengthen a partnership for developing energy ...
April 9, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentSuga unlikely to call general election in spring
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is likely to forgo dissolving the House of Representatives and holding...
April 9, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialAngry public chastises ruling party in key S. Korea mayoral elections
This is a big blow to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who has about one year left in his term. W...
April 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
ATM crashes reveal Mizuho Bank lacked customer-focused approach
The widespread damage caused by a series of computer system failures can be attributed to lax crisis...
April 9, 2021
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ArtEtsuko Ichihara sneaks humor, critiques into art
A daikon radish that emits sensual moans when touched, a robot wearing a mask printed with the 3D im...
April 9, 2021
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MusicTokusatsu song festival in Tokyo brings back good memories
The first event I attended in fiscal 2021 was the Tokuuta Matsuri, a festival of songs from tokusats...
April 9, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsIkee secures 2nd relay berth with 100 free title
Rikako Ikee will be even busier at the Olympics that she never thought she would be swimming at. ...
April 8, 2021
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CompaniesToshiba eyes shaking off ‘activist shareholders’
In response to a proposed buyout by British private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, Toshiba Corp. ...
April 8, 2021
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General NewsAndo designs children’s library in Tohoku city
OSAKA — Internationally renowned architect Tadao Ando, 79, is building a children’s library in Tono,...
April 8, 2021
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Olympics & Paralympics
Torch relay in Osaka shifted from public roads to closed park
OSAKA — The portion of the Olympic torch relay planned for Osaka Prefecture next week will be held a...
April 8, 2021
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Outside ContributorsRescue dogs are my new family
Do you currently have any obsessions? It’s boring to not be able to meet friends so often these days...
April 8, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Open ways for industrious seniors to continue working until 70 years old
The number of people who want to continue working even after they reach the age of 65 is increasing....
April 8, 2021