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General NewsJapan shrine replaces straw rope to welcome new year
A crane truck lifts a large shimenawa straw rope into place at Miyajidake shrine in Fukutsu, Fukuoka...
December 19, 2021
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General NewsWines submerged for aging in Japan bay
MIURA, Kanagawa — Wine bottles are being submerged in Koajiro Bay in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture, in ...
December 19, 2021
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TechnologyHigh-tech system swiftly relays data on traffic accidents
A system that helps emergency services respond more quickly to traffic accidents is spreading nation...
December 19, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialShould oversight of private universities be the task of outside appointees?
Scandals involving private universities have continued to emerge in recent years. The management sys...
December 19, 2021
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General NewsUnwanted wood from pruned fruit trees feeds demand for camping firewood
An idea came to Futoshi Nakamura in the aftermath of a devastating typhoon in October 2019 that dama...
December 19, 2021
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MarketsForeign investors turning away from Japanese stocks
Stock markets have been flooded with investment funds due to global monetary easing since the COVID-...
December 19, 2021
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ObituariesJapanese Actress Sayaka Kanda Dies at 35
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Actress and singer Sayaka Kanda died at the age of 35 after apparently falling ...
December 19, 2021
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General NewsAomori apple-based version of ‘Puyo Puyo’ doesn’t fall far from tree
The Aomori prefectural government unveiled a version of the “Puyo Puyo” online game featuring apples...
December 19, 2021
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Coronavirus
Kishida indicates will extend border measures over omicron variant
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida indicated a plan Saturday to extend the c...
December 19, 2021
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MuseumsGhibli Museum in Tokyo battles pandemic in 20th anniversary year
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times to the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, which marked its 20th ann...
December 19, 2021
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CompaniesPanasonic to focus on high-value-added TVs to maintain profitability
Akira Toyoshima, head of Panasonic Corp.’s television operations, said in an interview with The Yomi...
December 19, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentEmanuel confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Japan
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The U.S. Senate on Saturday confirmed by a majority vote the appointment o...
December 19, 2021
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Japan In FocusOkayama: More prawns, more hope of lake improving
OKAYAMA — More prawns are being found in an artificial lake in Okayama, which is sparking hope the w...
December 19, 2021
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Japan In FocusAichi: Saxophone Samurai soothing souls
NAGOYA — A saxophonist clad in a kimono and a traditional straw hat that covers his face has entranc...
December 19, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokushima: Guided bike tours gain traction amid pandemic
TOKUSHIMA — Guided bicycle tours have become a preferred way to enjoy the outdoors while avoiding cr...
December 19, 2021