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GlobalTop 10 International news stories of 2021
The inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden took first place among this year’s top 10 international...
December 30, 2021
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Coronavirus80 coronavirus cases confirmed at U.S. base in Yamaguchi
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The U.S. military said Wednesday that 80 new coronavirus cases have been confir...
December 30, 2021
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Defense & Security
Japan protests S. Korea military drill near Takeshima
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan has strongly protested against a recent drill held by the South Korean mi...
December 30, 2021
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Markets
Nikkei Ends 2021 with highest closing in 32 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Nikkei stock average hit its highest year-end closing in 32 years on Thursd...
December 30, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan considering arming submarines with long-range cruise missiles to improve counterattack
Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines may soon be equipped with long-range cruise missiles capable ...
December 30, 2021
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General NewsStep forward for Hiroshima black rain survivors, step back for Nagasaki ones
HIROSHIMA — The central government has decided to greatly increase the scope of its relief measures ...
December 30, 2021
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General News2 Tokyo hospitals alerted of possible cyber-attacks
The Tokyo metropolitan government conveyed an urgent warning in early December to two major hospital...
December 30, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan residents heading home for 1st time in 2 years despite surge
Many people have begun traveling home for the New Year holidays amid the spread of the omicron coron...
December 30, 2021
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Climate Change
Companies in Japan must set renewable energy targets in as early as 2023
About 12,000 companies in Japan will be obliged, in as early as 2023, to draw up targets regarding t...
December 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Defense budget must strengthen deterrence amid worsening security
The security environment surrounding Japan is deteriorating at an unprecedented speed. The nation mu...
December 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt needs to support generic drug industry to ensure stable supply
The insufficient supply of generic drugs, which are cheaper than their original counterparts, is inc...
December 30, 2021
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General NewsGovernance reform at Japan’s private universities remains uncertain
Governance reform at private universities is drawing attention, due to the multiple scandals seen in...
December 30, 2021
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Other SportsCity-run marathons take big steps to resume
City-run marathons featuring members of the general public have returned to various locations nation...
December 30, 2021
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General NewsJapan’s classrooms, school desks used with more latitude amid pandemic
More and larger educational materials, not to mention the pandemic, are changing classroom settings ...
December 30, 2021
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EconomyCost reduction urgently needed for Japanese firms to introduce renewable energy
Japanese manufacturers are scoring points toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, but th...
December 30, 2021