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Yomiuri EditorialSoaring gasoline prices worrisome for industry, household finance
The prices of petroleum products such as gasoline and kerosene, which are indispensable for people’s...
October 30, 2021
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CoronavirusNone of fully vaccinated people in 20s to 50s died due to COVID
OSAKA — The Osaka prefectural government has found that none of twice-vaccinated people in their 20s...
October 30, 2021
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Elections104 LDP candidates balanced on razor’s edge
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey has shown that 104 Liberal Democratic Party candidates, including pa...
October 29, 2021
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ElectionsLDP at risk of losing single-party majority
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party might struggle to secure a single-party majority in the upcoming...
October 29, 2021
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General NewsINSIGHTS into the WORLD / Global tax reform necessary for equality
A sense of inequality is growing around the world about issues such as income distribution. In the c...
October 29, 2021
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MarketsTokyo Stock Exchange hopes extended trading hours will boost international competitiveness
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has decided to extend trading hours for the first time in 70 years as part ...
October 29, 2021
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ElectionsLDP seen facing tough battles in Hokkaido, Osaka, Okinawa
The Liberal Democratic Party is facing particularly tough battles in the prefectures of Hokkaido, Os...
October 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taiwan’s clear determination to defend itself can serve as deterrent against China
How will Taiwan maintain stability while China has maintained the option of unification of Taiwan by...
October 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Voters deserve specific details on parties’ plans to fight coronavirus
With progress being made on the vaccination front, measures against the novel coronavirus have enter...
October 29, 2021
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Japan In FocusIn-depth look at Gundam Factory Yokohama
The Yomiuri Shimbun / ©SOTSU/SUNRISEThe full-size Gundam is seen in the crouching position at the Gu...
October 29, 2021
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Business SeriesCar dealerships target the elderly with loans, electric wheelchairs
OSAKA — Car dealerships are focusing on the elderly after business has become more difficult due to ...
October 29, 2021
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General NewsEducators worry Japan’s entry ban on foreign students will hold back the next generation of Japanophiles
The door remains firmly shut to the many international students who had hoped to study abroad in Jap...
October 29, 2021
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ElectionsSurvey: Candidates split over defense capabilities
A Yomiuri Shimbun survey of candidates running in the upcoming House of Representatives election has...
October 28, 2021
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Elections60％ of lower house candidates favor revising Japan’s Constitution
Revising the Constitution is favored by 60% of the candidates for the upcoming House of Representati...
October 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentMajority of LDP candidates support male-only succession to Imperial throne
Only 26% of politicians responding to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey supported limiting succession to the ...
October 28, 2021