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CompaniesMitsubishi UFJ to make ¥300 bil. growth investment
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. plans to make new investments of ¥200 billi...
December 26, 2021
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General News
Swine fever outbreak confirmed at farm in Miyagi Pref.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An outbreak of classical swine fever has been confirmed at a pig farm in the to...
December 26, 2021
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General News
Japan seeking regional revitalization through digital tourism
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Tourism Agency is conducting trials at five locations in the country ...
December 26, 2021
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General News
Dairy industry urging milk consumption to avoid mass disposal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Major dairy firms and convenience store operators are coming up with unique way...
December 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Creating data rules can aid digital economy but WTO must also reform
Facilitating the free flow of data across borders is essential for economic development in the digit...
December 26, 2021
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Reuters
At least 16 migrants dead in Greek shipwreck
ATHENS (Reuters) — At least 16 people died when their boat overturned off the Greek island of Paros ...
December 26, 2021
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Asia-PacificJapan-caught marine products not properly identified in South Korea
SEOUL — There were more than 200 incidents of Japan-caught fishery products being sold in South Kore...
December 26, 2021
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Associated PressSave the Children says staff missing after Myanmar massacre
BANGKOK (AP) — Two members of the international humanitarian group Save the Children were missing Sa...
December 26, 2021
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General NewsJapan’s famed Koshien Stadium switching to LEDs
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, will be illuminated b...
December 26, 2021
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General NewsWinter ‘hanami’ in Tokyo
Cherry blossom trees are lit up in pink along the Meguro River, a popular spot to view sakura trees,...
December 26, 2021
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RugbyEx-Australian rugby player returns to Japan as coach
Ten years after opting to stay in Japan to help the city where he was playing rugby after it was rav...
December 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Decision on 2022 Games delegation reasonable, but not clearly expressed
Freedom, human rights and the rule of law are universal values. It is necessary to send a clear mess...
December 26, 2021
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General NewsSober curious lifestyle gaining traction in Japan
Though not yet a groundswell, interest is rising in the so-called sober curious lifestyle, in which ...
December 26, 2021
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General News
Over 5,000 accidents reported at senior housing facilities in FY20, 165 fatal
At least 5,283 accidents occurred in fiscal 2020 at senior housing facilities that provide services ...
December 26, 2021
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Coronavirus
Fukuoka reports suspected community-acquired omicron case
Fukuoka/Kyoto/Osaka (Jiji Press) — The Fukuoka prefectural government said Saturday that a man in hi...
December 26, 2021