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Japan In FocusIllusionary transformation of coal town into art city
TAGAWA, Fukuoka — Once a coal-mining area, the installation of several works of optical illusion ar...
May 15, 2021
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Japan In FocusWhy ‘Queen of ruins’ is to be cultural asset
KOBE — An abandoned hotel in Kobe is expected to be registered as a national cultural property. Th...
May 15, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentCultural agency head: Tokyo must fix ‘inconsistencies’ on shutdown requests
Cultural Affairs Agency Commissioner Shunichi Tokura on Thursday criticized the Tokyo metropolitan g...
May 14, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialTailored evacuation plans can help vulnerable people escape disasters
Cases continue to arise in which mainly the elderly suffer harm in earthquakes and floods. Disaster ...
May 14, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Global efforts needed to protect core infrastructure from cyber-attacks
A cyber-attack temporarily disrupted the operation of one of the largest oil pipelines in the United...
May 14, 2021
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Fashion‘Land mine makeup’ creating buzz in Japan
Have you ever heard of jirai meiku (land mine makeup)? It is a makeup style that makes your eyes loo...
May 14, 2021
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Film & TVEarly days of Super Sentai, Kamen Rider recalled
In April, I convened an online gathering of the Kanreki Matsuri, the second time the event was held ...
May 14, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese government to stress benefits digital reform will bring to public
Following the recent enactment of legislation related to digital reforms, the government will accele...
May 13, 2021
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CompaniesSoftBank’s Son not satisfied with group’s record-setting FY20 profit
SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son refuses to be satisfied even after the tech cong...
May 13, 2021
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General NewsAuthenticity vital in repair of quake-hit Kumamoto Castle
KUMAMOTO — Restoration work continues to forge ahead on Kumamoto Castle, which was severely damaged ...
May 13, 2021
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General NewsOrdinary charm: The story of an unforgettable bento menu
Life is full of humble delights, and they’re particularly enjoyable when they strike unexpectedly. T...
May 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
New Keidanren head will be tested on ability to deal with global issues
It has been decided that Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) an...
May 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Promote digital reform with focus on more convenience for the public
This is the first step toward the utilization of digital technology by society as a whole. A system ...
May 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
It’s unfair, unkind to target athletes in debate on whether to host Games
As the spread of the novel coronavirus continues unabated, there are calls for the Tokyo Olympic and...
May 12, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strengthen testing, border control to block spread of Indian variant
To prevent the spread of the Indian variant of the novel coronavirus, which is said to be especially...
May 12, 2021