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Yomiuri EditorialRussian athlete’s doping scandal debases spirit of fair play at Games
The spirit of fair play, the foundation of sports, has been slighted. Relevant organizations such as...
February 17, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taiwan’s lifting of import ban offers a chance to promote Japanese food
Foods made in Japan are subject to strict safety inspections. Taking advantage of Taiwan’s planned e...
February 17, 2022
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General NewsInternational Women’s Day celebrated with mimosa flowers
March 8 is International Women’s Day, designated so by the United Nations. In Italy, there is a trad...
February 17, 2022
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Climate ChangeCost of offshore wind power continues to plunge
At the end of last year, the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Land, Infrastructure, Tran...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsWatabe medals in 3rd straight Winter Games
For the third Winter Olympics in a row, Akito Watabe has a medal to take home, but the color is diff...
February 16, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan to cut isolation period for some overseas arrivals to 3 days
The isolation period for people entering Japan from destinations categorized as low risk for infecti...
February 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificNepal: Chef commits to promoting culinary diversity
In 2010, Prashanta Khanal went to Indonesia for work and stayed there for a year. As soon as he acqu...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsTeammates, fans stand by speed skater Nana Takagi
Teammates and fans rallied around Nana Takagi after her fall during the women’s team pursuit final o...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsSnowboarder Murase aims for gold medal in 2026
BEIJING — Snowboarder Kokomo Murase told reporters of her joy at winning the bronze medal in the wom...
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsValieva in 1st place after short program
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva finished first in the women’s short program with a score of 82....
February 16, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsSakamoto finishes short program with personal best
BEIJING — Kaori Sakamoto secured 79.84 points, a personal best, in the women’s figure skating short ...
February 16, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan unveils booster rate data in major cities to push vaccination rollout
In an effort to urge a faster rollout of COVID-19 booster shots, the government has started listing ...
February 16, 2022
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General NewsGovt eyes law revision to boost uptake in childcare leave
The government is planning to revise a law that will allow local public servants to take up to four ...
February 16, 2022
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Politics & Government
Sports Agency commissioner calls for more support for athletes
In the wake of a suit violation in the ski jumping event and discontent over competition rules at th...
February 16, 2022
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ScienceGuinness recognizes wombat in Ikeda as oldest in captivity
OSAKA — A wombat at a zoo in Osaka has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest livin...
February 16, 2022