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General News3 years after the KyoAni arson attack, NPO opens salon to prevent people feeling isolated from society
The 2019 fatal arson attack on a Kyoto animation studio prompted a nonprofit organization in Uji, Ky...
July 17, 2022
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General NewsAbe a ‘transformative’ leader on the scale of Ronald Reagan
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's reputation as a great politician with strategic insight is likely...
July 17, 2022
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CoronavirusVaccination certificates to be issued at convenience stores
The government plans to make it possible for individuals to apply for and receive COVID-19 vaccinati...
July 16, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan logs all-time high COVID-19 cases
The number of people in Japan infected with the novel coronavirus had hit an all-time high of over 1...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsMemorial Diet speech for Abe eyed for August
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is planning a speech during an extraordinar...
July 16, 2022
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Crime & CourtsVideo led suspected shooter to switch target of revenge to Japan ex-PM Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami, the suspect in the shooting death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, reportedly...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Historic house being rented out as workspace
SHINGU, Wakayama — A historic building registered as a national cultural asset is being rented out a...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificTourists are back but not workers; tourism sector suffers from lack of staff
A shortage of skilled workers in the hospitality sector is hitting the tourism sector at a time when...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificMetaverse tech brings health care to doorsteps
South Korea’s health care sector is breaking physical barriers with the rise of the metaverse and it...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificThai railway market back on track
THA SAMUT SONGKHRAM, Thailand (AFP-Jiji) — A train bell rouses a Thai grandmother dozing in her frui...
July 16, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Decision takes into account condolences expressed in Japan, overseas
The decision was probably made because of the huge impact of the attack on the former prime minister...
July 16, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt must take lead, rather than just relying on individuals’ efforts
While the government’s decision not to call for tough restrictions on people’s activities is welcome...
July 16, 2022
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Crime & CourtsAbe murder suspect: 1st attempt made day before killing
NARA — The suspect in the fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe told police his initial attempt to kill the f...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Death of sisters spotlights India dowry violence
JAIPUR, India (AFP-Jiji) — Before the three sisters and their children were found dead in a well, th...
July 16, 2022
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Crime & CourtsSuspect’s uncle: Mother’s donations to Unification Church left family impoverished
The mother of Tetsuya Yamagami, the suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Ab...
July 16, 2022