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CoronavirusVaccination benefits eyed to stimulate Japanese economy
In anticipation of the government using COVID-19 vaccination certificates in easing novel coronaviru...
September 23, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialGovt must act firmly to stabilize Mizuho Bank’s computer systems
The government has said that it will strengthen its surveillance of Mizuho Bank’s computer systems. ...
September 23, 2021
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General NewsBeyond the Paper Screen / Returning to campus an ambivalent yet positive experience so far
The much awaited new academic year has begun at my university. Our campus opened its doors two weeks...
September 23, 2021
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Manga & AnimeJapanese WWII veteran manga creator’s notes show ire over ‘honorable death’
The creator of a famous manga about World War II expressed fury over the pointless deaths in that co...
September 23, 2021
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General NewsJR East back-pedals on surveillance of ex-prisoners at stations
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) will not use its facial recognition system to track former prisoner...
September 22, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJunior LDP members examine potential standard-bearers
There is a room called the Liberty Club on the eighth floor of the Liberal Democratic Party’s headqu...
September 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russian lower house poll distorted into a tool to showcase Putin’s rule
In no way can it possibly be said that a free and fair election has been held. Wasn’t the election u...
September 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
LDP candidates need to put forth concrete measures on pertinent issues
How will Japan’s economy be revitalized as it is struggling amid the novel coronavirus pandemic? Eac...
September 22, 2021
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CompaniesJR East’s facial recognition system watch list in spotlight
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) has been using facial recognition technology at stations and other ...
September 21, 2021
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ElectionsOver 900 candidates likely to run in Japan’s lower house election
The upcoming House of Representatives election will likely have at least 925 candidates running, acc...
September 21, 2021
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Japan In FocusOrigami makers take form to new heights
Intricate works of art created by folding colorful pieces of paper can been seen at the Tokyo Origam...
September 21, 2021
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Japan In FocusIwate: Junior high school students conduct marine survey with researchers
MORIOKA — The Iwate prefectural government’s coastal zone promotion bureau launched a program called...
September 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Help medical care system to protect pregnant women, babies amid virus
This situation must not be repeated, in which pregnant women infected with the novel coronavirus can...
September 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
What is the ultimate goal of Xi’s ‘common prosperity’ initiative?
Under the slogan “common prosperity,” the administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping has come ou...
September 21, 2021
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General NewsReligious scholar confronts memories of forgotten Class-B and Class-C war criminals
Tetsuo Yamaori, a religious scholar who turned 90 this year, has been making efforts to unearth the ...
September 21, 2021