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CoronavirusDemand for antigen test kits exceeds govt’s expectations
Unexpectedly high demand for antigen test kits has prompted the curtailment of free coronavirus test...
January 28, 2022
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CoronavirusStudy: Antibody levels 2.4 times higher after COVID-19 booster
People who had received a third dose of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine had 2.4 times the level of an...
January 28, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialN. Korea’s missile firings exploit U.S. tensions with China, Russia
Intimidation by North Korea continues unabated. It is apparently exploiting the fact that the United...
January 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Urgent discussions needed to secure funds for employment insurance
The employment insurance program is a safety net to protect the livelihoods of workers. Discussions ...
January 28, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsBeijing stadium lit up for opening ceremony rehearsal
BEIJING — Rays of light from Beijing’s National Stadium illuminated the night sky during what was sa...
January 28, 2022
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General NewsStudio Ghibli theme park to open in November in Aichi Pref.
NAGOYA — Ghibli Park, a new theme park based on the Studio Ghibli animated films, was unveiled to th...
January 28, 2022
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General News¥900 mil. in taxpayer money used to demolish huge Kannon statue
AWAJI, Hyogo — Work to demolish a giant statue of the Kannon, or goddess of mercy, is underway in Aw...
January 28, 2022
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Social Series50 years on / Steady improvements made on remedying Okinawa’s educational lag
This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This fifth and final installme...
January 28, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs over 16,000 new cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 16,538 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus ...
January 27, 2022
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Manga & AnimeVoice behind ‘Demon Slayer’ hero chats about the series’ appeal
Empowering scenes of swordsmen risking their lives in a crusade against demonkind abound in the newe...
January 27, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan puts 18 more prefectures under COVID-19 pre-emergency
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government’s COVID-19 pre-emergency designation took effect in 18 more pref...
January 27, 2022
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General NewsTeenager turns herself in over suspected cheating on Japan’s nationwide university exam
A 19-year-old female has turned herself in to the Kagawa Prefectural Police on Thursday in connectio...
January 27, 2022
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TechnologyJapan, U.S. join hands on fast reactor project despite differing goals
Japan and the United States have agreed to cooperate in the development of a next-generation fast re...
January 27, 2022
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General NewsSnow monsters
Snow-covered alpine trees stretch as far as the eye can see in Yamagata, where fine weather attracte...
January 27, 2022
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Associated PressUS offers no concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and NATO told Russia on Wednesday there will be no U.S. o...
January 27, 2022