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General NewsHundreds of children removed from foster families in Japan due to worsening relationships
Out of the about 1,500 children removed from foster family placements per fiscal year in 2019 and 20...
February 24, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (2/25-3/3)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
February 24, 2022
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General NewsTroubled girl finds foster families incompatible
“I wonder if I can ever be part of a family,” said a 19-year-old girl from the Kanto region who move...
February 24, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialCreate clear guidelines to enable firms to take action over human rights abuses
There is a growing movement in the United States and Europe to call on companies to check their busi...
February 24, 2022
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CompaniesToyota signals readiness to fully meet wage demands
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda signaled the company’s readiness on W...
February 24, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Constitution panel should be used as forum to deepen debate on the Diet
It is important to actively discuss issues related to the Constitution and sort out points of conten...
February 24, 2022
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EuropeJapanese companies in Ukraine on the alert
Japanese companies operating in Ukraine have been pulling out employees and taking other precautions...
February 24, 2022
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CompaniesBold moves paying off for Japan’s 3 top electronics companies
Japan’s leading electronics manufacturers are once again increasing their earning power.On Feb. 2, S...
February 24, 2022
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Politics & Government
Govt to start online system for obtaining visas for foreigners
The government plans to launch a special website by the end of the week that allows the submission o...
February 24, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to contribute ¥34.5 bil. to global vaccine development
The government intends to contribute an additional $300 million (about ¥34.5 billion) to the Coaliti...
February 24, 2022
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Associated PressRussia’s Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in ...
February 24, 2022
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CompaniesJapanese department stores focus on contemporary art as popularity grows amid pandemic
An interest in displaying contemporary art at home seems to be growing as people seek healing in the...
February 24, 2022
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General NewsGlassware gains new shine in Skytree elevator
Tokyo Skytree, one of the capital’s most famous landmarks, will mark its 10th birthday on May 22. Ov...
February 24, 2022
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General NewsWeigh to go
A lamb is weighed at Mother Farm in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Sunday, as its mother looks on. Thi...
February 24, 2022
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Political SeriesInvisible threats / Japan eager to restore domestic production of semiconductors
This is the second installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including ...
February 24, 2022