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Olympics & ParalympicsAthletes torn over receiving vaccine priority
Monday marked exactly two months until the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. As uneasiness over coronav...
May 25, 2021
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TroubleshooterShocked by coworker’s behavior during 3/11 moment of silence
I am a man in my 60s and work as a civil servant, and I’m shocked by my coworker’s behavior. ...
May 25, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsTest events expose coronavirus problems within venue ‘bubbles’
With two months to go before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, test events have been completed in all...
May 24, 2021
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MarketsBanks introduce new fees amid BOJ negative interest rates
An increasing number of banks are charging fees for issuing paper bankbooks and on accounts that hav...
May 24, 2021
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SumoTerunofuji credits hard work for latest title run
For ozeki Terunofuji, winning a second consecutive tournament title and fourth overall in his career...
May 24, 2021
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CoronavirusTense Japan wants to limit visitors’ movements at upcoming Games
Amid growing public opposition to holding the Tokyo Games over concerns of the possible influx of co...
May 24, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialCompanies in black should seek growth in fields fit for a changing society
Business performances have clearly become further polarized. It is hoped that companies with upbeat ...
May 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Upper house reform council must discuss chamber’s role, authority
A series of stopgap measures should not be implemented solely for rectifying vote-value disparities....
May 24, 2021
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CompaniesMinpaku businesses transform to survive
Pandemic-hit minpaku private lodging businesses are pioneering new services to survive. As demand f...
May 24, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLDP drafts plan to train 5 mil. tech experts
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party hopes to upgrade Japan’s digital prowess with a new plan that w...
May 24, 2021
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GlobalG7 meeting highlights differences between Japan, Europe on coal-based power
The latest meeting of G7 climate and environment ministers highlighted the gap between European coun...
May 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Young people with COVID-19 need to be careful of aftereffects
Even after recovering from infection with the novel coronavirus, some people suffer from the afteref...
May 23, 2021
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CoronavirusDoctor availability worries at nearly 30％ of major cities in Japan
Nearly 30% of cities setting up special venues to vaccinate the elderly face a shortage of doctors o...
May 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Provide greater support for young people after leaving foster care
It is unjust for disadvantages caused by one’s family and upbringing to continue for a long time. It...
May 23, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Foreign Ministry to penalize diplomats that fail to pay parking fines
The Foreign Ministry has begun to deny gasoline tax exemptions to foreign diplomats based in Japan i...
May 23, 2021