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Japan In FocusNara: Lone figurine maker carries on with creating pottery with roots in legend
SAKURAI, Nara — A tradition of making cute figurines that have mythological roots is being carried o...
January 3, 2022
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Japan In FocusShimane: Women’s kagura dances toward March debut
HAMADA, Shimane — Women are making their mark in the world of Iwami Kagura, a Shinto ceremonial danc...
January 3, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo, Okinawa log 3-month highs in virus cases, each over 100
Okinawa confirmed 130 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus on Monday, the same day Toky...
January 3, 2022
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Economy90% of top Japan executives say economy will recover over next 6 months
Over 90% of the 30 top executives at leading companies believe the economy will pick up over the nex...
January 3, 2022
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Other SportsAoyama Gakuin wins 6th Ekiden title with new meet record
Aoyama Gakuin University won the Tokyo-Hakone Intercollegiate Ekiden in Tokyo on Monday, earning its...
January 3, 2022
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Japan In FocusJapan has high hopes for geothermal power in Kyushu
FUKUOKA — As expectations grow for the expansion of geothermal power generation as a renewable energ...
January 3, 2022
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General NewsFerry service to connect Osaka Castle, USJ in spring 2023
OSAKA — Ferry services connecting Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, both in Osaka City, will...
January 3, 2022
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CoronavirusInfections surge at U.S. military bases in Okinawa
NAHA — Seventy new coronavirus cases were confirmed Sunday among the U.S. military personnel and sta...
January 3, 2022
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General News
Technical colleges in Kyushu to get new semiconductor curriculums
New curriculums related to the production and development of semiconductor products will be added at...
January 3, 2022
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Social SeriesOkinawa 50 years since return / Largest market undergoes change, but retains importance
In this series, we mark the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s return to Japan by looking at its past and...
January 3, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
China-style expansion must not be left unchecked as intl order changes
The world is undergoing a period of change comparable to the time when the Cold War ended. The confl...
January 3, 2022
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Wider WorldIsraeli FM Lapid: Military threat against Iran’s nuclear ambitions must be option
JERUSALEM — Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid recently indicated that for the sake of national sec...
January 3, 2022
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Defense & SecurityMinistry to issue guidelines against ransomware attacks on hospitals
Following a spate of ransomware attacks targeting medical institutions, the Health, Labor and Welfar...
January 3, 2022
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Wider WorldAfghan antiques dealer steps up to open pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI — The collapse of the Afghan government in August appeared to spell the end for the Afghanista...
January 3, 2022
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Asia-PacificChinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 2nd highest number of days in 2021
China Coast Guard vessels were seen in the contiguous zone off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefec...
January 3, 2022