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CoronavirusSelf-Defense Forces run vaccination venue to reopen in Tokyo on Jan. 31
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Defense Ministry decided Tuesday to reopen a Self-Defense Forces-run CO...
January 19, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Companies that are performing well have a responsibility to increase pay
Pay increases are essential for the realization of the “virtuous cycle of growth and distribution” t...
January 19, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida vows to lead world with “New Capitalism” at Davos Forum
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a speech at an online Davos forum mee...
January 19, 2022
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Associated PressHong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will kill about 2,000 small animals, i...
January 19, 2022
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Associated PressHong Kong independence activist Leung released from prison
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong activist Edward Leung, who coined the now-banned slogan “Liberate Hong Ko...
January 19, 2022
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CompaniesCourtyard by Marriott Nagoya hotel to open in March
NAGOYA — A Courtyard brand hotel operated by U.S. hotel chain Marriott International, Inc. will open...
January 19, 2022
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Associated PressDespite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves cr...
January 19, 2022
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CompaniesCompanies find benefits in reduced packaging trend
When Nintendo Co. released the latest version of its popular game console, Nintendo Switch, in Octob...
January 19, 2022
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Political SeriesDialogue between leaders of Japan, China needed
Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affair...
January 19, 2022
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Associated PressMaltese legislator elected European Parliament president
BRUSSELS (AP) — Roberta Metsola, a Christian Democratic politician from Malta, was elected president...
January 18, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan, several prefectures set daily record highs in virus cases
The national total of new infections with the novel coronavirus exceeded 30,000 on Tuesday, marking ...
January 18, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan likely to apply pre-emergency measures in 13 more prefectures
The government is set to decide as early as Wednesday to apply quasi-emergency priority measures to ...
January 18, 2022
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Imperial FamilyPoem by Princess Aiko recited at annual poetry ceremony
The annual utakai hajime poetry recital was held at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on T...
January 18, 2022
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Asia-PacificN. Korea flaunting progress in its missile development
SEOUL — North Korea’s repeated missile launches are believed to be aimed at showing off its improved...
January 18, 2022
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TechnologyTonga volcano damage glimpsed in satellite images
GENEVA/JAKARTA — The United Nations Satellite Center (UNOSAT) on Monday released satellite images sh...
January 18, 2022