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ReutersFormer Cambodian premier Prince Norodom Ranariddh dies at 77
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) — Cambodian former prime minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh, the current king’s ...
November 29, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan bans all nonresident foreigners from entering amid omicron’s spread
All nonresident foreigners will be banned from entering Japan starting Tuesday, Prime Minister Fumio...
November 29, 2021
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General NewsWinter festivals return amid fewer coronavirus cases
Local festivals and events that were canceled or curtailed last winter are being resumed as coronavi...
November 29, 2021
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CompaniesNissan to invest ¥2 trillion over 5 years to accelerate EV development
Nissan Motor Co. announced Monday its long-term vision to introduce 15 new electric vehicles by fisc...
November 29, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentGovt to add psychological abuse as form of domestic violence
To stem a growing tide of domestic violence, the government plans to add psychological and sexual ab...
November 29, 2021
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Economy
Govt believes economy bottomed out in May 2020
The government is set to officially recognize that Japan’s recession phase, which began in November ...
November 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will new fund be game changer for universities’ research capabilities?
It has long been said that the research capabilities of Japanese universities are declining. To brea...
November 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Care facilities, hospitals should allow visitors taking safety into account
Facilities for the elderly and hospitals have restricted family members among others from visiting r...
November 29, 2021
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EconomyFashion industry uses digital technology to make eco-friendly clothes
Three-dimensional computer graphics are boosting sustainability in the clothing design industry, as ...
November 29, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo eyes ordinance revision to oblige companies to adopt electrified vehicles
The Tokyo metropolitan government is planning to require companies with 200 or more vehicles for bus...
November 29, 2021
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General NewsNew Year creations
Kenji Oda, 66, a craftsman of Hakata-ningyo Japanese dolls, is making ohajiki marbles for the New Ye...
November 29, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentGovt to support curriculum adding data science to studies of humanities graduate students
The education ministry will from fiscal 2022 provide support for the creation of a curriculum that a...
November 29, 2021
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General NewsTour of Japan’s National Stadium knocks it out of the park
A tour of Tokyo’s National Stadium has been popular as the tickets have been continuously sold out. ...
November 29, 2021
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Coronavirus
Japan confirms 73 new COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan confirmed 73 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Sunday. No new infec...
November 28, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokushima: ‘Two-way’ vehicles to roll out in Dec.
TOKUSHIMA — Commercial operation of converted minibuses capable of traveling on both roads and railw...
November 28, 2021