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Political SeriesSuga-style politics 6 / LDP-Komeito partnership not in sync
This is the sixth installment in a series reviewing the first six months of Prime Minister Yoshihide...
March 31, 2021
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ScienceNASA eyes delaying Artemis program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration is considering delaying its effo...
March 30, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Amazake Yokocho preserves Showa custom of selling sweet sake
Nihombashi-Ningyocho in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, was once a thriving nightlife district that was home to a ...
March 30, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: History of correct measurements on display
In our daily lives, we measure a variety of things, ranging from the amount of water and gas we use ...
March 30, 2021
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DeliciousOkayama confectionery brings folktale treat to life
OKAYAMA — Yamawaki Sangetsudo, a traditional Japanese confectionery in Naka Ward, Okayama, has begun...
March 30, 2021
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DeliciousThe new face of wasanbon sugar sweets
TOKUSHIMA — Thanks to its refined sweetness and rich flavor, Awa Wasanbon, a kind of wasanbon tradit...
March 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Effective monitoring of land near key facilities must not be delayed
The bill must be passed in the current Diet session so that a close watch can be kept before it is t...
March 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Displaying alcohol content by grams can help drinkers avoid overdoing it
Too much alcohol is bad for your health. The alcoholic beverage industry must make efforts to help p...
March 30, 2021
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Political Series
Suga-style politics 5 / Japan’s prime minister faces criticism over slow crisis management
This is the fifth installment in a series reviewing the first six months of Prime Minister Yoshihide...
March 30, 2021
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EconomyFunctions of Japan’s Michi-no-Eki roadside rest areas grow over 30 years
The first Michi-no-Eki, a roadside rest area, opened 30 years ago this October, as an experiment in ...
March 29, 2021
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Politics & Government
Education ministry to make teacher misconduct public record
When teachers are removed from their posts due to misconduct, not only their names but also the reas...
March 29, 2021
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Political SeriesSuga-style politics 3 / Propped up by 2 former prime ministers
This is the fourth installment in a series reviewing the first six months of Prime Minister Yoshihid...
March 29, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan plans to create global rare metal recycling, recovery hub
The global rush toward technologies such as electric vehicles and the fuel cells that power them is ...
March 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
China must allow international probe over repression of Uighur minority
The international community is using sanctions to heighten pressure on China over its repression of ...
March 29, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Carefully examine use, impact of digital educational materials
Some people in the field of education have voiced concerns about the digitization of textbooks. Befo...
March 29, 2021