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CoronavirusJapan governors seek clear standards on booster shots
The National Governors’ Association at a videoconference Sunday called on the Japanese government to...
November 21, 2021
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General NewsNara: Robot shuttle test tour at old palace Share
NARA — A robot shuttle test tour is being conducted every weekend this month at the Heijo Palace Sit...
November 21, 2021
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General NewsBritish firm to seek approval for abortion pill in Japan
British pharmaceutical company Linepharma plans to apply to the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry f...
November 21, 2021
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Crime & CourtsFishy business: Dragnet catches Yaizu fishery workers accused of decades-long bonito heist
SHIZUOKA — The arrest of seven people, including current and former members of the Yaizu Fisheries C...
November 21, 2021
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General NewsOnagawa Station miniature model conjures up pre-disaster memories
A visitor views a model of the JR Onagawa Station building, which was destroyed by tsunami in the 20...
November 21, 2021
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ReutersChina’s old coal mining towns left in the dust
PINGDINGSHAN, China (Reuters) — On the edges of an old depleted mine on the rugged outskirts of Ping...
November 21, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina: With 56 bil. yuan in transactions, where are e-CNY pilots heading?
From bill settlements in restaurants to transactions on the futures market, China’s digital fiat cur...
November 21, 2021
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Asia-PacificIndia: Environmental study says vehicles biggest source of particulate air pollution in Delhi
Vehicles have emerged as the biggest contributor to particulate pollution in Delhi. Their real time ...
November 21, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea: Seoul to splurge $204 mil. in effort to create financial hub
Seoul Metropolitan Government will invest 241.8 billion won ($204 million) over five years as part o...
November 21, 2021
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General NewsResolving Japan’s 2,600 railroad crossings with no active warning devices to be urged
As about 2,600 railroad crossings across Japan still have neither gates nor active warning devices, ...
November 21, 2021
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General NewsFew North Korean boats drifting to Japan amid pandemic
Far fewer wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have drifted to the Sea of Japan and washed a...
November 21, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo Gov. Koike fully back to work
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike returned to work at the metropolitan government office Sunday, recovering fr...
November 21, 2021
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ElectionsCDPJ leader candidate Izumi positive on talks on Constitution
Kenta Izumi, one of the four candidates in the leadership race at Japan’s main opposition party, in ...
November 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
While easing restrictions, take effective measures to bring back normality
While continuing to take appropriate steps to prevent further infections, daily life needs to return...
November 21, 2021
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General NewsKagawa: Cool bonsai crossing generations and borders
TAKAMATSU — Hoping to gain fans among young Japanese and people overseas, bonsai growers in Takamats...
November 21, 2021