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General NewsWrapped in hope
Shrine maidens decorate branches with mayudama charms for the New Year, at Kinomiya Shrine in Atami,...
December 16, 2021
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General NewsHeading for success
Shrine maidens at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Wednesday began washing hac...
December 16, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLDP OK’s adding ‘family’ to name of planned agency for children
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved Wednesday the government’s basic policy proposal on a n...
December 16, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan looks to revise Self-Defense Forces Law to allow emergency transport exclusively of foreign nationals
Allowing the Self-Defense Forces to transport foreign nationals exclusively in the event of an emerg...
December 16, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese gov. to distribute ‘Abenomask’ stockpile
Surplus face masks procured by the administration of then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be distribu...
December 16, 2021
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Associated PressBiden, Manchin sharply divided over $2T Dem bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin were said to be sharply divided Wednesday...
December 16, 2021
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SumoJapanese wrestlers need to raise their own expectations
Sumo was put through another topsy-turvy year in 2021 by the coronavirus pandemic. The Spring tourna...
December 16, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialJapan must learn from recent destructive tornadoes in U.S.
A series of tornadoes in the United States has caused extensive damage. There have been tornadoes in...
December 16, 2021
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Japan In FocusStudy: Water from Japan hot spring soothes capybaras’ skin
YAMAGUCHI — The rough skin of capybaras turned clear and smooth after the animals bathed for a few w...
December 16, 2021
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General News3/11 tsunami survivors become teachers to protect lives
ENDAI — Young people who survived the tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake as childr...
December 16, 2021
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CoronavirusHitachi, Alstom win contract for Britain’s HS2 rail project
LONDON — A joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd. and Alstom SA of France has won a £1.97 billion (abou...
December 16, 2021
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Associated PressGermany expels Russian diplomats over state-ordered killing
BERLIN (AP) — Germany announced Wednesday it is expelling two Russian diplomats after a German court...
December 16, 2021
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ArtRibbon crafts add plush touch to seasonal decor
Colorful flowers and other three-dimensional ribbon craft pieces that are used to decorate boxes and...
December 16, 2021
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Outside Contributors
Continuing struggle with the pandemic tests our ability to adapt
Around 10,000-12,000 years ago, Homo sapiens sapiens began to actively modify the natural environmen...
December 16, 2021
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Manga & Anime‘Slam Dunk’ and ‘One Piece’ top popularity rankings
“Slam Dunk” and “One Piece” shared the top spot in a nationwide poll of people’s favorite manga rece...
December 16, 2021