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DeliciousCrab soup a delicious taste in Nichinan
MIYAZAKI — Kanimaki-jiru, a soup filled with the delicious flavor of mokuzugani crab, is a local del...
December 28, 2021
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DeliciousWarm up winter with rich white sauce dishes
As it grows colder, you may find yourself looking to eat rich meals, such as gratin and stew using w...
December 28, 2021
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CoronavirusMunicipalities relieved by eased criteria on omicron close contacts
Municipalities are breathing a sigh of relief at the government’s decision to narrow the definition ...
December 28, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan narrows definition of ‘close contacts’ on airplanes
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has narrowed its definition of people who were in close conta...
December 28, 2021
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Ramen of JapanKamitoku Tottori Honten / No beefing about this specialty of Tottori Prefecture
About 10 years ago, the Tottori Prefecture governor himself participated in the formation of the “O-...
December 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentMeasures to tackle loneliness, isolation
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government Tuesday adopted priority measures to help lonely and is...
December 28, 2021
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MuseumsTokyo: Ancient tomb mound unlocks secrets of past
Kofun, or ancient tomb mounds built around the fourth to the seventh centuries, are scattered across...
December 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusYamanashi: ‘Mt. Fuji’ shines at station
OTSUKI, Yamanashi — A glittering 3-meter-high “Mt. Fuji” was installed in front of JR Otsuki Station...
December 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusNagano: Chemical product inspector rewarded for detailed work
NAGANO — The government has bestowed upon Haruhiko Kuwabara, 65, the title of contemporary master cr...
December 28, 2021
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CoronavirusFirst Japan-developed COVID-19 vaccine enters final stage of clinical trials
Shionogi & Co. initiated the final phase of clinical trials in Vietnam for the COVID-19 vaccine it i...
December 28, 2021
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General NewsSniffing out the future
Fuhin, a female giant panda, sniffs an ice sculpture heralding the New Year in an outdoor exercise z...
December 28, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Discussion of Imperial succession must begin without further delay
It is inevitable to squarely address the issue of Imperial succession to maintain the Imperial famil...
December 28, 2021
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General NewsSnow in Okinawa?
A snow-covered miniature of Naha’s Shuri Castle gets a year-end cleaning on Tuesday at the Tobu Worl...
December 28, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Irregularities rampant under sloppy management at Mitsubishi Electric
The rampant misconduct at major companies could shake the foundation of the Japanese manufacturing i...
December 28, 2021
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General NewsChanging times brought renewed enthusiasm for learning English in Japan
NHK’s current morning drama “Come, Come, Everybody” depicts three generations of women and their con...
December 28, 2021