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Political SeriesInvisible threats / Reliance on overseas firms for genomic analysis risks data leaks
The Japanese government’s economic security concerns extend to the leakage of genetic information. I...
February 23, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialPutin breaks with global order by recognizing Ukraine’s separatist areas
The decision clearly violates the principles of the U.N. Charter that stipulates respect for the sov...
February 23, 2022
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Associated PressOscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast
NEW YORK (AP) — To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with ...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsSilver medalist curling team dolls on display in Aichi
Hina dolls inspired by the Loco Solare women’s curling team that claimed silver at the Beijing Olymp...
February 23, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ruling, opposition parties must constructively debate key issues
How will Japan deal with the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic and growing international tensions...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsInvisible threats / Japan slow to act amid fears of China’s Olympic app
Amid China’s growing presence in both the military and economic fields, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsSecurity cameras gaining varied uses in homes, businesses in Japan
Security cameras, originally aimed at stemming crime, are being put to a wide variety of uses these ...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsOnsen industry strives to preserve mixed-gender bathing
Onsen and hot spring resorts with konyoku mixed-gender bathing facilities have been feeling the pinc...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsHakuba to launch winter sports academy to foster young athletes
The village of Hakuba in Nagano Prefecture will launch a project in fiscal 2023 to train promising y...
February 23, 2022
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Associated PressBiden sanctions Russian oligarchs, banks in Ukraine crisis
MOSCOW (AP) — The East-West faceoff over Ukraine escalated dramatically Tuesday, with Russian lawmak...
February 23, 2022
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General NewsTokyo’s ‘gateway to the sea’ closes, much to people’s regret
For the last time, Tokyo’s Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal, with its impressive white latticed pyrami...
February 22, 2022
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CompaniesSeven & i starts work to pick buyer of dept. store unit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Retail giant Seven & i Holdings Co. started work on choosing a buyer of its dep...
February 22, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan mulls sanctions on export of semiconductors to Russia as G7 eyes joint action
The Japanese government has begun coordinating economic sanctions against Russia in the event of a m...
February 22, 2022
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Japan In FocusLegendary pine tree thrives in Shizuoka Pref.
SHIZUOKA — Two clone seedlings of a Hagoromo no Matsu pine tree — on which legend has it that a heav...
February 22, 2022
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Japan In FocusIwate: Students use evidence to amend high school rules
OTSUCHI, Iwate — Students at an Iwate Prefecture high school long known for its strict code of condu...
February 22, 2022