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CompaniesANA, Toyota, Joby to tie up on flying car venture
ANA Holdings Co. and U.S. mobility firm Joby Aviation announced Tuesday that they and Toyota Motor C...
February 15, 2022
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CoronavirusQuasi-emergency measures in Okinawa may end Sunday
The central government is considering allowing quasi-emergency priority measures in Okinawa Prefectu...
February 15, 2022
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Asia-PacificPlight of Beijing’s migrant workers exposed
BEIJING — The destitute lifestyle of a male migrant worker that was revealed after he caught the nov...
February 15, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsTeen Murase makes Japan history with big air bronze
BEIJING — Teenager Kokomo Murase sailed and twisted into Japanese sporting history when she became t...
February 15, 2022
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General NewsFujii, teen who holds 5 of 8 shogi titles, suggests he’s still far from his peak
Shogi fans might be shocked to hear that star player Sota Fujii considers himself to be far from his...
February 15, 2022
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Japan In FocusKanagawa: Ukiyo-e show many faces of Tokaido road
Entering the exhibition room at the Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, newcom...
February 15, 2022
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Japan In FocusIshikawa: New library to open with special exhibition
KANAZAWA — Ishikawa Prefecture will hold a special science exhibition at a new prefectural library i...
February 15, 2022
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Japan In FocusAomori: Message of support carved into snow for 3rd-year students in northern Japan
INAKADATE, Aomori — A message of support was dug into the snow-covered grounds of Inakadate Middle S...
February 15, 2022
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CompaniesJapanese hotels target long-stay guests amid coronavirus pandemic
Hotels that launched long-stay plans as part of efforts to increase occupancy rates amid the pandemi...
February 15, 2022
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Japan In FocusOkayama restaurants promote curry with hidden taste of peach
OKAYAMA — More than 40 restaurants in the city of Okayama are working on a campaign to offer Okayama...
February 15, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan’s curlers humbled by nemesis South Korea
BEIJING — Hours after Japan’s women curlers recorded an emphatic win over hosts China on Monday, the...
February 15, 2022
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General NewsRomance in the stone
Visitors look at a rock shaped like a sea turtle at the Kitaura Hachiman Jinja shrine on Hakatajima ...
February 15, 2022
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Olympics & Paralympics‘Tired’ Valieva to skate at Olympics after doping ruling
BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva says she is happy but worn out after a grueling ...
February 15, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialReview public pension benefits to give senior citizens peace of mind
With the emergence of the “era of 100-year life spans,” it is important to continually review the op...
February 15, 2022
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Associated PressCanada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers Monday to quell the pa...
February 15, 2022