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CoronavirusStudents miss out as few universities resume full in-person classes
Less than 40% of the nation’s universities have fully resumed in-person classes in the current semes...
December 17, 2021
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Associated PressThe AP Interview: Karzai ‘invited’ Taliban to stop chaos
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban didn’t take the Afghan capital — they were invited, says the m...
December 17, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Hints at Extension of Tightened Border Controls
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left open on Thursday the possibility of Japan ext...
December 16, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan approves Moderna for booster rollout
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry approved Thursday the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in ...
December 16, 2021
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CoronavirusTokyo’s 1st omicron case found
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike said Thursday that a person has been found infected with the omicron variant...
December 16, 2021
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Economy
Japan logs 4th straight monthly trade deficit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan logged a trade deficit for the fourth straight month in November, with im...
December 16, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentPM Kishida says not planning to attend Beijing Games
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he currently has no plans to at...
December 16, 2021
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Film & TVDirector Makoto Shinkai reveals details of new animated film
Director Makoto Shinkai said his first new animated film in three years is called “Suzume no Tojimar...
December 16, 2021
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General NewsWrapped in hope
Shrine maidens decorate branches with mayudama charms for the New Year, at Kinomiya Shrine in Atami,...
December 16, 2021
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General NewsHeading for success
Shrine maidens at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Wednesday began washing hac...
December 16, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLDP OK’s adding ‘family’ to name of planned agency for children
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved Wednesday the government’s basic policy proposal on a n...
December 16, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan looks to revise Self-Defense Forces Law to allow emergency transport exclusively of foreign nationals
Allowing the Self-Defense Forces to transport foreign nationals exclusively in the event of an emerg...
December 16, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese gov. to distribute ‘Abenomask’ stockpile
Surplus face masks procured by the administration of then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be distribu...
December 16, 2021
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Associated PressBiden, Manchin sharply divided over $2T Dem bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin were said to be sharply divided Wednesday...
December 16, 2021
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SumoJapanese wrestlers need to raise their own expectations
Sumo was put through another topsy-turvy year in 2021 by the coronavirus pandemic. The Spring tourna...
December 16, 2021