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Asia-PacificFrance Ups Involvement in Indo-Pacific Security as Frigate Calls at Nagasaki
PARIS — The French government is deepening its involvement in Indo-Pacific security....
February 23, 2021
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DeliciousPopularity of Gourmet Butter Spreads
Unique craft butter produced in limited quantities by local farms is attracting attention. Gourmet b...
February 23, 2021
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Japan In FocusTochigi: Nasu Zoo Claims 3rd Straight Capybara long Bath Title
NASU, Tochigi — A one-year-old male capybara from the Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in Nasu, Tochigi Prefe...
February 23, 2021
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Japan In FocusAkita: Students Host Radio Show for Local Community
ODATE, Akita — Junior high school students in Odate, Akita Prefecture who launched a weekly radio pr...
February 23, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Unique Library Offers Glimpse at Lives of Others
Quite a unique library can be found in one of the art galleries scattered across a residential area ...
February 23, 2021
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General NewsExpert Predicts Japan’s Number of Births will Fall below 800,000 in 2021
There is growing concern that the coronavirus pandemic will accelerate the decline in Japan’s birthr...
February 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Convey Takeshima issue to world and raise awareness through education
The Takeshima islands are part of Japan’s inherent territory, both historically and under internatio...
February 23, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentWith Subsidies, Japan Hopes to Give Start-Ups a Personnel Boost
The government is ramping up support for new start-ups to help foster next-generation technological ...
February 23, 2021
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EuropeFrench ambassador: Ties with Japan important for Indo-Pacific region
French Ambassador to Japan Philippe Setton, who took up his post in October last year, spoke about s...
February 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Firms that Wine and Dine Regulators Inevitably Stir up Public Suspicion
This is a serious situation that has raised doubts about the fairness of the regulation of broadcast...
February 23, 2021
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Imperial FamilyEmperor’s release of New Year’s message reflected careful approach
“We look forward to meeting everyone in person again after the novel coronavirus pandemic subsides,”...
February 23, 2021
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CoronavirusFamous for its Kitchen Supply Stores, Iconic Tokyo Street Falls on Hard Times
Famous for its wide array of stores selling kitchen supplies, Tokyo’s Kappabashi Dogugai street has ...
February 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Rules for Digital Advertising should Protect Businesses, Personal Data
In the expanding digital advertising market, the adverse effects of an oligopoly by tech giants have...
February 22, 2021
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Troubleshooter
I feel alone in not wanting a smartphone
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a man in my 20s, and I can’t seem to adapt to living in the information ag...
February 22, 2021
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Manga & AnimeManga Stories Unfold as People Walk by in Japan Station
UTSUNOMIYA — An exhibition of manga by artists connected with Tochigi Prefecture stretches for about...
February 22, 2021