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Japan In FocusIshikawa: Ex-racehorses enjoy new life in retirement
SUZU, Ishikawa — A number of racehorses that have been retired from the sport are living out the res...
January 18, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialKishida must take initiative in fight against pandemic to boost economy
For a vision of the future to be mapped out, the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country must...
January 18, 2022
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Japan In FocusIwate: Tiger dance festival to celebrate Year of Tiger Share
KAMAISHI, Iwate — When the SL Ginga train arrived from Hanamaki at a platform at JR Kamaishi Station...
January 18, 2022
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Japan In FocusAomori: Bring in new year with a roar
KUROISHI, Aomori — Artisan Masafumi Abo works day after day to carve kokeshi wooden dolls of this ye...
January 18, 2022
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Political SeriesMore support for younger generations will help older ones, too
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan in terms of the pandemic, foreign...
January 18, 2022
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Political SeriesJapan needs to invest in people, support younger generation
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan with the pandemic, foreign affair...
January 17, 2022
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General News
Local govts setting up skateboarding parks amid post-Olympic popularity
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Municipalities around Japan are setting up facilities for skateboarding after a...
January 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida aims to pursue pandemic measures, ‘new capitalism’ in tandem
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged in his policy speech upon convening the ordinary Diet session M...
January 17, 2022
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ScienceUnusual tide level changes delayed tsunami warnings after Tonga eruption
The Japan Meteorological Agency did not issue tsunami warnings until 11 hours after the volcanic eru...
January 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Cabinet receives 66% approval rating, its highest, amid 6th wave of virus
The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet was 66%, the highest level since its i...
January 17, 2022
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ObituariesBaseball mangaka Shinji Mizushima dies at 82
Award-winning mangaka Shinji Mizushima, an influential creator in the world of baseball manga for mo...
January 17, 2022
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Crime & CourtsPatient mourns doctor’s death a month after Osaka clinic arson attack
A strong sense of loss continues to linger a month after 25 people were killed in an arson attack at...
January 17, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Knife attack on entrance examinees a selfish act that leaves us speechless
People are likely to wonder how much time the test takers spent preparing for this day. A boy’s atro...
January 17, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Tonga eruption must serve as reminder of tsunami’s dangers
The cardinal rule for evacuating from tsunami is to flee if a tremor is felt. However, tsunami can c...
January 17, 2022
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General NewsCoins melted in fire after Great Hanshin Earthquake on display in Kobe
KOBE — Monday marked 27 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake in which 6,434 lives were claimed. ...
January 17, 2022