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General NewsAfghan entrepreneur in Japan hopes for ‘spring’ in his home country
More than one month has passed since the Taliban captured Kabul, seizing control of the government, ...
September 20, 2021
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DeliciousCraft cola: Tokushima’s new specialty
TOKUSHIMA — A new craft cola has come along, combining sudachi, yuko and yuzu citrus with Awabancha ...
September 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusWakayama city offers refreshing ‘fruit tourism’
KINOKAWA, Wakayama — One of the leading producers of peaches and hassaku citrus, Kinokawa, Wakayama ...
September 20, 2021
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General NewsOkinawa aims to ride ‘karate fever’ to economic boost
NAHA — Karate had its day in the global spotlight when the Okinawa-originated martial art made its O...
September 20, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialElderly people need more physical, mental exercise amid pandemic
The second Respect for the Aged Day during the pandemic has arrived Sept. 20. Society as a whole mus...
September 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Forthcoming cybercrime unit will require greater global cooperation
To deal with transnational cyber-attacks, the National Police Agency will establish a special invest...
September 20, 2021
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General NewsNew Okinawa facility to help rare birds get back on the rails
NAHA — A new rehabilitation facility for a species of rare bird is slated to open on Okinawa Island ...
September 20, 2021
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CompaniesAI being deployed by Japan railways to provide multilingual services
Railway operators are turning to artificial intelligence to assist customers, and one company has de...
September 20, 2021
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General NewsFukushima aims to attract new residents
FUKUSHIMA — The central and local governments have begun encouraging people from outside Fukushima P...
September 20, 2021
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CompaniesMore Japanese firms ban smoking during office hours, even when working from home
A growing number of companies are asking employees to refrain from smoking during work hours — even ...
September 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusOita: City lacking hot spring uses sauna at hot draw
BUNGO-ONO, Oita — Even in the so-called “Onsen Prefecture” rich with hot spring resorts like Yufuin ...
September 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Calf’s miraculous survival now symbol of hope
TSUYAMA, Okayama — A bronze statue has been erected to honor a calf that survived after being swept ...
September 20, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentRivals to lead Japan’s ruling party spar in debate
The four hopefuls to become the next prime minister squared off in a heated debate in Tokyo on Frida...
September 19, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsTokyo 2020+ In Review / IOC, Games’ host cities have different priorities
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have drawn to a close. This is the third installment in a series ...
September 19, 2021
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General NewsAt-home COVID deaths stand out in Tokyo
Following the rapid surge in novel coronavirus infections since August, 44 people are known to have ...
September 19, 2021