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Asia-PacificChina’s TPP application seen as a tactical move against anti-Beijing network
BEIJING — The Chinese government’s official application to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ...
September 18, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentCandidates stake claims for LDP’s top post
The four candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential race switched into gear when camp...
September 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
LDP candidates should debate policies based on national vision
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election will decide who will steer Japan. The candidates ...
September 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
For China to join Pacific trade pact, hurdles are high — as they should be
Is China willing to accept the high standards of trade liberalization required by the Comprehensive ...
September 18, 2021
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EconomyDigital technology helps trigger revival of unattended sales stands in Japan
Honesty boxes — unattended tills set up for customers to pay for purchases on the honor system — mig...
September 17, 2021
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EconomyPublic, private sectors promoting sustainable clothing in Japan
Since last month, the Japanese division of U.S. outdoorwear giant Patagonia Inc. has been selling us...
September 17, 2021
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Politics & Government
LDP race difficult to call
The decision by some Liberal Democratic Party factions not to unify support for one candidate in the...
September 17, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use stricter punishment as a tool to prevent vicious cyberbullying
Defamatory attacks to hurt others with uncaring words are rampant on the internet. The current legal...
September 17, 2021
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General NewsTsunami-hit town in northern Japan embraces basketball to revitalize
OTSUCHI, Iwate — Revitalization of all the areas ravaged by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake is ...
September 17, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s missile defense strategy at a standstill
The government is striving to enhance its missile defense system to counter North Korea and China’s ...
September 17, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Next-generation nuclear reactors needed to help decarbonize world
Anticipation is growing worldwide for new technologies such as small nuclear reactors to be part of ...
September 17, 2021
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TroubleshooterHow do I get other people to accept my true gender identity?
I’m a 15-year-old junior high school student and I’m looking for advice on gender identity. At scho...
September 17, 2021
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TroubleshooterI regret the effect my affair had on my bond with my daughter
I’m a man in my 50s who works for a company and I’m living with the pain of remorse. From the time ...
September 17, 2021
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Film & TV‘Prince of Tennis’ creator serves up info on latest film
“Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis,” the newest film for the landmark tennis-themed manga “The Prince of T...
September 17, 2021
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Asia-PacificNorth Korea’s provocations add to U.S. to-do list
SEOUL/WASHINGTON — North Korea’s recent flurry of missile launches appears to be part of an attempt ...
September 16, 2021