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Japan In FocusMie: Night kayakers paddle out to see glowing creatures under a starry sky
OWASE, Mie — Sea kayak night tours are offered in Owase, Mie Prefecture, with bioluminescence of the...
September 4, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialBuild strong system to contain pandemic under new leadership / Restoring public trust in politics essential
The prime minister is expected to change suddenly at a crucial moment in the government’s response t...
September 4, 2021
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General NewsCommunities across Japan pitch in to aid disabled evacuees in emergencies
Grassroots initiatives to help the disabled evacuate in emergencies have been gaining traction acros...
September 3, 2021
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EconomyEatery chains flipping specialties to burgers
With the dining sector hit by sluggish sales over the past year, restaurant operators looking for ne...
September 3, 2021
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CoronavirusInfo sharing among authorities helping COVID patients at home
Personal information held by public health centers is proving vital in providing support to coronavi...
September 3, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Continue to improve teacher skills after abolition of license renewal system
The teaching license renewal system, under which licenses have a 10-year expiration period and teach...
September 3, 2021
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Troubleshooter
I’m shocked that my friends had a drinking party without masks
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female college student in my 20s. Recently, I had a shocking experience....
September 3, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Lessons learned from U.S. exit from Afghanistan must be applied in future
A more cautious approach might have minimized confusion in Afghanistan. It is regrettable that many...
September 3, 2021
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Manga & AnimeAdventure awaits at Pokemon WONDER
The globally renowned creatures of the Pocket Monsters franchise, better known as Pokemon, are appea...
September 3, 2021
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Outside ContributorsWhat does the future hold for Naoko Kuroishi and the Ameri brand?
Fashion schools in Japan can be said to have created the history of fashion in the country. Now, 76 ...
September 3, 2021
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Mako’s long-delayed wedding on unprecedented path
The upcoming wedding of Princess Mako and Kei Komuro is shaping up to be unlike any other. Princess ...
September 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentDesperate Japanese prime minister has few options in bid to save his job
Hoping to be reelected as Liberal Democratic Party president, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had once...
September 2, 2021
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ArtPaintings depict peaceful prewar landscape
An old Japanese building with a thatched roof stands amid the moist air after a rainstorm. Looking l...
September 2, 2021
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EconomyKonbini’s ubiquitous allure as a ‘place between places’
The recent Olympics has particularly shone a spotlight on Japan’s convenience stores, as foreign med...
September 2, 2021
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EconomyJapan’s small, midsize financial institutions lag behind in fight against money laundering
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has urged Japan to swiftly enhance its measures to combat mon...
September 2, 2021