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CoronavirusPfizer seeks Japan’s approval of vaccine for kids aged 5-11
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. and German biomedical company BioNTech SE...
November 10, 2021
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Economy
Japan economy watcher sentiment improves for 2nd month
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sentiment among so-called economy watchers in Japan improved for the second con...
November 10, 2021
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General News
Online sales of frozen bread catch on in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Frozen bread products made by bakeries in various parts of Japan are attracting...
November 10, 2021
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Associated PressLoss of glaciers will hurt tourism, power supplies and more
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — From the southern border of Germany to the highest peaks in Africa, glacie...
November 10, 2021
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Global
APEC Ministers agree to promote free trade for economic revival
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum agreed on the import...
November 10, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentAbe set to helm Hosoda faction
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to become the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Part...
November 10, 2021
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Asia-PacificLaos: Expectations high for new railway
Luang Namtha Province is politically stable, socially safe, secure, and orderly, and its economy con...
November 10, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea: Will forestry cooperation speed up inter-Korean talks?
President Moon Jae-in made another overture toward North Korea at a U.N. climate summit on Nov. 1, s...
November 10, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan to expand booster vaccination sites to include workplaces, starting in March
COVID-19 vaccination sites for booster shots will include workplaces and universities, with inoculat...
November 10, 2021
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General NewsPine trees in Yamagata park get protective coat for winter
TSURUOKA, Yamagata — Straw mats were wrapped around pine trees at a park in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefe...
November 9, 2021
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Baseball
Jones’ intangibles help drive Orix
Just looking at his productivity, many might think Orix swung and missed with the acquisition of Ada...
November 9, 2021
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General NewsTochigi school’s silk study program wins award
OYAMA, Tochigi — An Oyama municipal elementary school that provides in-depth studies about the local...
November 9, 2021
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MuseumsTokyo: Setagaya’s wonderful antique snow globes
The Snowdome Museum in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward exhibits snow globes from around the world. The museum’...
November 9, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan ruling parties agree on benefits worth 100,000 yen
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, at ...
November 9, 2021
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Associated PressSpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts returned to Earth on Monday, riding home with SpaceX t...
November 9, 2021