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Social SeriesDigital tech rushes forward / Digital tech riles public in ways incompatible with democracy
The Yomiuri Shimbun conducted an online interview with social media researcher Jamie Bartlett in whi...
May 20, 2021
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Social SeriesDigital tech rushes forward / Digital authoritarianism spreading worldwide
Digital authoritarianism, the use of the internet and artificial intelligence by repressive regimes,...
May 20, 2021
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CompaniesU.S. tech giants influencing freedom of expression
Billions of people across the globe express themselves and post information on the internet every da...
May 20, 2021
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CoronavirusGovt struggling to monitor returnees and reentering foreigners
The government is struggling to monitor the activities of Japanese who have returned from abroad or ...
May 20, 2021
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Defense & SecurityRuling party lawmakers to propose establishment of economic security council in Japan
A group of lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to propose the establishment of ...
May 20, 2021
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CoronavirusTokyo ward blocks access to square to deter street drinkers
The Shinjuku ward government erected fences around a square in front of Takadanobaba station on Wedn...
May 20, 2021
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CoronavirusVaccination of elected officials prompts public to question priorities in Japan
The vaccination of mayors and other local government officials has become a point of contention in J...
May 20, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialRevise law to end long-term detention of foreigners at immigration facilities
The long-term detention in immigration facilities of foreigners who have illegally stayed in this na...
May 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Merger of Aomori banks could serve as template for regional lenders
How can regional banks play a role in supporting their local economies amid shrinking regional popul...
May 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
To move power lines underground, bury bureaucratic sectionalism, too
Power lines are being buried underground to eliminate utility poles — but new utility poles are bein...
May 19, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strong-performing companies should invest in growth areas to boost GDP
The preliminary report on real gross domestic product for the January-March quarter indicated an ann...
May 19, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentMinistry to review foreign capital regulations in broadcasting, telecommunications businesses in Japan
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to overhaul foreign investment regulations in...
May 19, 2021
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SumoTerunofuji’s dramatic return makes it a quartet of ozeki for 1st time in 3 years
After a span of 21 tournaments dating back to the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September 2017, Te...
May 18, 2021
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TroubleshooterI’m in my 80s, but my wife is telling me to pack up, get out
I’m a man in my 80s, living on a pension, but my wife has told me to move out. I’m grateful to my...
May 18, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt bears heavy responsibility for failing to take measures on asbestos
The dangers of asbestos had been pointed out from early on, but the failure to take necessary measur...
May 18, 2021