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Yomiuri EditorialMonitoring must be enhanced if their number, scale are to increase
The government is establishing massive funds one after another to promote its signature policies, su...
April 26, 2022
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General NewsImplanting microchip in pet dogs, cats to become mandatory in June in Japan
Implanting a microchip in pet dogs and cats and registering the owner’s contact information will bec...
April 26, 2022
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Associated PressRussia hits faraway targets; diplomat warns of risk of WWIII
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a string of attacks Monday against rail and fuel installations...
April 26, 2022
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Economy
Japan services producer prices hit 21-year high
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Services producer prices in Japan rose 1.3% from a year before to a 21-year hig...
April 26, 2022
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Coronavirus
More free antigen test sites planned for Japan’s Golden Week holidays
The government has decided to set up temporary sites offering free antigen at about 50 locations, as...
April 26, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (April 26)
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April 26, 2022
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General NewsMinistry looks to boost regional revitalization support program
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to set up a panel as early as this summer to ...
April 26, 2022
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General NewsUkraine removes Emperor Showa from video after Japan protests
TOKYO (AP) — Ukraine's government has apologized and removed a photo of Japanese wartime Emperor Hir...
April 26, 2022
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General NewsPark in Tokyo dedicated to lovable Monchhichi character gets makeover
A park in Tokyo dedicated to the popular character Monchhichi has been refurbished. Monchhichi Park...
April 26, 2022
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DeliciousThat’s the spirit! Japanese gin exports rising
OSAKA — Japanese gin makers are raising a glass or two in celebration as exports of the spirit skyro...
April 26, 2022
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General NewsJapan firm turns damaged kimono into new usable fabrics
OSAKA — An Osaka-based spinning company is giving old kimono a new lease on life by turning them int...
April 26, 2022
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General NewsPoor handling of tour boat suspected in Shiretoko accident
Boats run by the operator of a sightseeing boat that went missing Saturday off the Shiretoko Peninsu...
April 26, 2022
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DeliciousFarmers reproduce apple drink in Osamu Dazai novel
AOMORI — Farmers in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, recently created an alcoholic apple cider that a...
April 26, 2022
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Associated PressElon Musk buys Twitter for $44B and will take it private
Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more le...
April 26, 2022
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DeliciousEnjoy the fruits of a strawberry daifuku recipe
Wagashi Japanese sweets are not only a treat for the taste buds, but the eyes as well. As the confec...
April 26, 2022