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Yomiuri EditorialDeath sentence for Kudo-kai kingpin a warning shot for organized crime
This is a court ruling that reflects the judiciary’s determination not to allow unreasonable violenc...
August 27, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
LDP needs to regain trust through vigorous debate in leadership race
Amid the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been dealt a ...
August 27, 2021
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Performing ArtsLong winter finally over for ‘Frozen’ musical in Japan
The Shiki Theatre Company’s new musical production, “Frozen,” finally had its opening day on June 24...
August 27, 2021
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Manga & AnimeSpanish soccer star makes cameo at embassy manga exhibit in Tokyo
Sports-themed comics in Spain have been exhibited at the Spanish Embassy in Minato Ward, Tokyo, to c...
August 27, 2021
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Delicious Beautiful Spectacular JAPANFumuro-ya / The Kanazawa Maker of Traditional Fu for the Modern Soul
As I stared into the steaming hot bowl of instant clear soup, colorful flowers and hearts gently flo...
August 26, 2021
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ArtArt with intricate webs help clear the mind
With the breeze weaving through the amazing geometric patterns of their threads, works of string art...
August 26, 2021
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CoronavirusCOVID-19 mortality rate 5 times higher with health risk factors
The COVID-19 mortality rate for patients with pre-existing health issues is five times higher compar...
August 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Intl community must unite to urge Taliban to respect human rights
A government that does not fulfill its responsibility to protect human rights and deter terrorism wi...
August 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Reinforce medical care services as coronavirus emergency widens
It is absolutely necessary to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and protect all the lives ...
August 26, 2021
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ElectionsNikai faction backs Suga ahead of LDP presidential race
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai on Tuesday declared his faction’s support...
August 25, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentEvacuees must get to Kabul’s airport on their own before SDF can help
Many issues remain to be addressed as the Self-Defense Forces mission to evacuate Japanese nationals...
August 25, 2021
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ElectionsLDP hopes presidential race will provide relief against headwinds
The Liberal Democratic Party is desperately trying to minimize the negative impact of Sunday’s Yokoh...
August 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
‘Minimum deterrence’ unpersuasive as China builds up nuclear capabilities
Doesn’t this deviate from the conventional policy of having a minimum nuclear capability for self-de...
August 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Tokyo Paralympics present opportunity to consider more inclusive society
The Tokyo Paralympic Games have kicked off amid the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. The 1...
August 25, 2021
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EnvironmentCreature-filled forests registered as world natural heritage site
Just after it rained, loud birdcalls that sounded like “kyo, kyo, kyo” echoed through the deep-green...
August 24, 2021