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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
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EnvironmentJapan’s 1st power system combining CO2 gases, geothermal energy in works
A major Japanese general contractor has plans to begin the nation’s first-ever power generation proj...
August 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusLibrary preserves Pacific War memories
About 5,000 items left behind by soldiers who fought in the Pacific War, including a collection of n...
August 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusToyama stargazers want new observatory for children
TOYAMA — The Astronomical Society of Toyama submitted a request Aug. 2 to the Toyama city government...
August 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusWatermelon farmers enjoy ‘good harvest’
MORIOKA — This year’s first auction of Takizawa watermelons was held on July 31 at the Morioka City ...
August 24, 2021
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CoronavirusTamura, Koike urge Tokyo hospitals to accept more COVID-19 patients
Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Norihisa Tamura and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike have urged all medica...
August 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strengthen production, expand sales channels to accelerate food exports
Exports of Japan’s agricultural and marine products are brisk, as are those of other foodstuffs. Exp...
August 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Yokohama mayoral election result reflects lack of confidence in Suga
Despite Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga giving his full support to a former Cabinet member in a mayora...
August 24, 2021
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General NewsCross-border teleworking a win-win for employers, workers
Cross-border teleworking, in which people work for companies in Japan while living overseas, is beco...
August 24, 2021
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DeliciousSimple seasonings spice up dinner table
As more and more people stay home during the pandemic, seasonings are finding their way to the spotl...
August 23, 2021
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ElectionsJapan’s ruling party faces dilemma of using PM Suga as face of elections
The defeat in the Yokohama mayoral election of Hachiro Okonogi, a former chairman of the National Pu...
August 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use precise information to improve communication regarding disasters
Information communicated by local governments in the event of disasters is such an important matter ...
August 23, 2021