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CompaniesWatchmakers seek ways to sell their wares online
Watch manufacturers are looking for ways to sell their products online as the novel coronavirus cris...
October 24, 2021
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Political SeriesNeck and Neck / Former comrades in fierce contest
This is the second installment in a series that looks into constituencies where candidates are facin...
October 23, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialAre China’s iron-fisted approaches causing its economic slowdown?
The slowdown of the Chinese economy is becoming clearer. The upheaval will have a major impact on Ja...
October 23, 2021
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CompaniesMajor carmakers to cut production by 1.3 mil. units in FY21
Japanese automakers expect production to be down by at least 1.3 million units in fiscal 2021 due to...
October 23, 2021
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Manga & AnimeManga heavyweight ‘Baki’ marks 30 years in arena
Whether in an underground arena, on a street filled with onlookers, or during a classroom lesson, Ba...
October 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Secure medical workers ahead of possible 6th wave of infections
Although the spread of the novel coronavirus has slowed, it is not known when it will surge again. I...
October 23, 2021
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ElectionsNeck and Neck / LDP, Komeito join hands to ensure win in Kishida’s political home turf
Ahead of the Oct. 31 House of Representatives election, this article is the first in a new series th...
October 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Local govts bear responsibility for failure to prevent Atami mudslide
Local governments bear heavy responsibility for failing to avert terrible harm, as they were aware 1...
October 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taiwan chipmaker’s planned plant a chance to reboot Japan’s industry
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), one of the world’s leading semiconductor makers, has ...
October 22, 2021
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Asia-PacificIron-fist policies may be dragging China’s economy down
BEIJING/DALIAN, China — China’s real gross domestic product for the third quarter expanded 4.9% from...
October 22, 2021
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ElectionsLDP faces tough battle in some constituencies, survey shows
The Liberal Democratic Party will be forced to fight hard in the upcoming House of Representatives e...
October 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Devise ways to increase usage of My Number identification cards
A new system that allows people to use My Number identification cards as health insurance cards has ...
October 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan must review its crisis management amid growing threat from North Korea
North Korea’s push to diversify its missile arsenal as a means of delivering nuclear weapons in defi...
October 21, 2021
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Defense & SecurityGovt acts aggressively to cyber-attacker countries
The government has started putting emphasis on publicly attributing large-scale cyber-attacks in whi...
October 21, 2021
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ElectionsDecades of stagnant wage growth put economic policies in election spotlight
Economic policies will take center stage during campaigning for the House of Representatives electio...
October 20, 2021