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Politics & GovernmentGovt to add psychological abuse as form of domestic violence
To stem a growing tide of domestic violence, the government plans to add psychological and sexual ab...
November 29, 2021
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Economy
Govt believes economy bottomed out in May 2020
The government is set to officially recognize that Japan’s recession phase, which began in November ...
November 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will new fund be game changer for universities’ research capabilities?
It has long been said that the research capabilities of Japanese universities are declining. To brea...
November 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Care facilities, hospitals should allow visitors taking safety into account
Facilities for the elderly and hospitals have restricted family members among others from visiting r...
November 29, 2021
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EconomyFashion industry uses digital technology to make eco-friendly clothes
Three-dimensional computer graphics are boosting sustainability in the clothing design industry, as ...
November 29, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo eyes ordinance revision to oblige companies to adopt electrified vehicles
The Tokyo metropolitan government is planning to require companies with 200 or more vehicles for bus...
November 29, 2021
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General NewsNew Year creations
Kenji Oda, 66, a craftsman of Hakata-ningyo Japanese dolls, is making ohajiki marbles for the New Ye...
November 29, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentGovt to support curriculum adding data science to studies of humanities graduate students
The education ministry will from fiscal 2022 provide support for the creation of a curriculum that a...
November 29, 2021
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General NewsTour of Japan’s National Stadium knocks it out of the park
A tour of Tokyo’s National Stadium has been popular as the tickets have been continuously sold out. ...
November 29, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan confirms 73 new COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan confirmed 73 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Sunday. No new infec...
November 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokushima: ‘Two-way’ vehicles to roll out in Dec.
TOKUSHIMA — Commercial operation of converted minibuses capable of traveling on both roads and railw...
November 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusKumamoto: Mountain town embraces cracker-fed emus
KIKUCHI, Kumamoto — A manufacturer of famous Fukuoka souvenir crackers has started raising emus in t...
November 28, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina: Nation eyes substantial rise in U.S. LNG imports
China is expected to attract more international energy suppliers with its burgeoning natural gas dem...
November 28, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore: Eateries welcome easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including larger groups of diners
Eateries are already making preparations for larger groups of diners, even though bookings have yet ...
November 28, 2021
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SumoTerunofuji caps perfect run at Kyushu sumo tournament
Yokozuna Terunofuji tied a perfect bow on his sixth tournament title with a lengthy and slap-filled ...
November 28, 2021