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CoronavirusOsaka hits 2452 new coronavirus cases
Osaka Prefecture reported 2,452 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, about five times the level a week...
January 13, 2022
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CoronavirusNew infections in Tokyo top 3,000
Tokyo confirmed 3,124 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus on Thursday, exceeding 3,000...
January 13, 2022
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CoronavirusOral drug handy tool to fight COVID-19 if used early
Dr. Koji Maruyama finished his examination of a 71-year-old man before showing him a small medicine ...
January 13, 2022
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US & Canada
Tai: U.S. to focus on multilateral cooperation
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The United States will further strengthen its multilateral cooperation, in...
January 13, 2022
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Companies
Imai likely to become Mizuho Financial Group chairman
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is considering appointing Deputy President Seiji Im...
January 13, 2022
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CoronavirusShorter quarantine eyed for close contacts
The government is considering shortening the 14-day quarantine period for people who were in close c...
January 13, 2022
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Companies
Yahoo Japan to discard rules on employee location Share
Yahoo Japan Corp. is set to abolish residence restrictions to enable its about 8,000 employees to li...
January 13, 2022
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CoronavirusCharacteristics of the omicron variant
Question: What are the characteristics of the omicron coronavirus variant? Answer: According to an a...
January 13, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
System needed to stop fraud by scammers using IP phone numbers
An increasing number of scams in which victims are tricked into transferring money have occurred usi...
January 13, 2022
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CompaniesIsuzu, Honda to test hydrogen-powered trucks on public roads
Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Honda Motor Co. plan to test a hydrogen fuel-cell truck on public roads in aut...
January 13, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
TSE’s market reform insufficient to invigorate corporate growth
The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s reforms are insufficient to attract funds from overseas investors and inv...
January 13, 2022
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ArtSerizawa endeavored to preserve folk crafts that beautified daily life
Folding screens are typically adorned with elegant designs based on traditional themes of natural be...
January 13, 2022
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SumoWakatakakage, Wakamotoharu 10th pair of brothers since Showa era
There have been numerous pairs of brothers gaining popularity in the world of professional sumo by r...
January 13, 2022
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Japan In FocusAmerican woman blends into community in Shizuoka mountain village
SHIMADA, Shizuoka — Amid the wide array of solo lifestyles that modern people can enjoy, Shelley Cla...
January 12, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan’s focus shifts to bolstering medical services
The rapid spread of the omicron variant has prompted a change of course by the administration of Pri...
January 12, 2022