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CoronavirusJapan confirms over 4,000 new coronavirus cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — New cases of novel coronavirus infection in Japan exceeded 4,000 on Thursday fo...
January 6, 2022
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CompaniesDomestic flyers surge during year-end, New Year holidays in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of passengers on domestic flights offered by Japanese airlines durin...
January 6, 2022
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea used new-type missile for Wed’s launch: Japan’s Kishi
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The missile launched by North Korea on Wednesday was a new-type ballistic one, ...
January 6, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs 641 virus cases
Tokyo confirmed 641 new coronavirus cases Thursday, up 577 from a week earlier and exceeding 600 for...
January 6, 2022
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CompaniesAs Toshiba investors carp, No. 2 shareholder urges EGM vote on break-up plan
TOKYO (Reuters) — The second-largest investor in Japan’s Toshiba Corp on Thursday called for an extr...
January 6, 2022
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Climate ChangeTo boost decarbonization, Japan seeks more nations to join its emissions trading plan
Aiming to lead the global decarbonization movement and helping Japan decarbonize, the government pla...
January 6, 2022
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Associated PressU.S. Forces in Japan ordered to wear masks as COVID cases jump
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday ordered personnel stationed in Japan to wear masks when g...
January 6, 2022
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Asia-PacificJapan, Australia sign defense pact as China concerns loom
SYDNEY (AP) — The leaders of Japan and Australia signed a “landmark” defense agreement Thursday that...
January 6, 2022
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CoronavirusAt least 5 days required to confirm omicron infection
Five to seven days are needed to confirm infection with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, due ...
January 6, 2022
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General NewsStruggling against domestic trends, sake brewers seek to broaden global appeal
Japan’s sake industry is looking for ways to get the drink flowing again. Domestic shipments of the ...
January 6, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Former security company employee arrested on suspicion of stealing ¥100 mil. from ATMs
Chiba Prefectural Police have arrested a former employee of a security firm on suspicion of stealing...
January 6, 2022
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Associated PressA year after Jan. 6, Congress more deeply divided than ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Congress is about to show the world a very unsettled view from th...
January 6, 2022
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General NewsFirst brushwork of the year: Kakizome calligraphy event held in Tokyo
Participants write characters for a kakizome calligraphy event at the Nippon Budokan stadium in Chiy...
January 6, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
OPEC+ needs to create stable crude oil supply to support global growth
High crude oil prices continue to be a reason for inflation worldwide. Oil-producing countries need ...
January 6, 2022
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CoronavirusOkinawa forecasts daily coronavirus daily tally to hit about 980
The Okinawa prefectural government said it expects the Thursday tally of new coronavirus infections ...
January 6, 2022