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Yomiuri EditorialImpact of soaring grain prices on households, companies worrisome
The prices of wheat and other grains have been soaring worldwide. The impact is felt widely, from ho...
September 16, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
North Korea risks closing door to dialogue with senseless provocations
This is a succession of military provocations by North Korea. The Japanese government must rationall...
September 16, 2021
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Political SeriesDigital torrent / ‘Free’ stock trading apps have hidden costs
One of the many stock trading apps now on the market lets new customers spin a virtual roulette whee...
September 16, 2021
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General NewsGlobally dominant U.S. tech giants big targets for antitrust regulators around the world.
The quartet of U.S. tech giants collectively dubbed GAFA — Google LLC, Amazon.com Inc., Facebook Inc...
September 15, 2021
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Elections5 LDP factions to allow members to vote at own discretion in leadership race
Five out of the seven Liberal Democratic Party factions will loosen their members’ leashes in the pa...
September 15, 2021
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EconomyNew spending trends accelerate in 2021
The prolonged coronavirus crisis is spawning new spending trends across multiple sectors. Hamburgers...
September 15, 2021
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General NewsMany Japan universities not warning foreign students about taking back restricted technology
More than 60% of universities have not warned foreign students in Japan that when they return home, ...
September 15, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Fujii’s feat augurs new shogi era as youngest to ever hold 3 titles
A young genius has again rewritten the history of the shogi world. It can be said that he has steadi...
September 15, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan Coast Guard needs to strengthen defense structure for Senkaku Islands
China’s attempts to coercively change the status quo of the Senkaku Islands should not be tolerated....
September 15, 2021
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EconomySales of ready-to-eat dishes soar amid pandemic
People are eating at home more amid the coronavirus pandemic, but some of those who cooked elaborate...
September 15, 2021
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CoronavirusPharmaceutical companies race to develop oral drugs for COVID
Japanese pharmaceutical companies are among those fiercely competing to develop oral antiviral drugs...
September 14, 2021
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DeliciousA sweet treat sure to steal your heart
TOTTORI — Kudzu starch cake made with specialty fruits from Yazu, Tottori Prefecture, has become esp...
September 14, 2021
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DeliciousAdd some spice to your pork rib curry
Curry is one of the most popular home-style dishes in Japan. Chef Yasuyuki Takara, who specializes i...
September 14, 2021
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DeliciousDeep-sea fish: The new delicacy in Kagoshima Pref.
KAGOSHIMA — Deep-sea fish, which used to be discarded because of its strange appearance, is now bein...
September 14, 2021
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MuseumsBeauty, strength in hallucinatory depictions
Even at the age of 92, avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her works that feature polka dots ...
September 14, 2021