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Politics & GovernmentKishida says ready to mull measures to curb gasoline pricesc
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that the government is ready to consid...
February 21, 2022
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Other SportsCurolling: ice-free curling, Japan-style
Curolling, an indoor sport resembling curling but played on ordinary floors instead of ice, is becom...
February 21, 2022
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General NewsInsurance companies provide disaster data to local governments, volunteers
Major nonlife insurance companies have started to provide disaster data to local governments and vol...
February 21, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan athletes leave memories with deeds, words as Olympics come to close
The Olympic family returned to the national stadium known as the Bird’s Nest for a final farewell to...
February 21, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialDevise ways to use Japan Heritage to revitalize local communities
The initial goal of Japan Heritage — to revitalize local communities and promote tourism — does not ...
February 21, 2022
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General NewsTokyo’s Katsushika Ward updates website to include 108 languages
Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward has revamped its website to make content available in 108 languages, thereby...
February 21, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsMascot popularity boosts Olympic spirit in China
BEIJING — Although there was a lack of excitement prior to the Beijing Winter Olympics amid the coro...
February 21, 2022
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General NewsJapan’s snowboarding medal wins at Beijing Olympics sparking interest in the sport Share
An increasing number of people are becoming interested in snowboarding after watching Japanese snowb...
February 21, 2022
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General NewsGiant pyramid of hina dolls wows Japan shoppers
A 31-tier pyramid made of hina dolls towers above shoppers in the Elumi Konosu shopping mall in Kono...
February 21, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Easing standard for number of workers key to solving caregiver shortage
To alleviate the labor shortage in nursing care, the government is considering relaxing its standard...
February 21, 2022
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CompaniesJapan local govts taking forward-thinking approach to COVID-19-related services
The number of people recuperating at government-designated accommodation facilities has soared durin...
February 21, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsBeijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
BEIJING (AP) — A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champio...
February 20, 2022
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea: After being called feminists, women faced online harassment
The death of livestreamer Jammi, whose real name is Cho Jang-mi, made headlines earlier this month i...
February 20, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Stations to help people with dementia find way home
Retired chemical plant superintendent Anjang Rosli, who suffers from young-onset dementia, sometimes...
February 20, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Athletes achieve great feats, but Games leave unpleasant aftertaste
The Beijing Winter Olympics end today. The athletes should be commended for their energetic performa...
February 20, 2022