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Yomiuri EditorialJapan must learn from recent destructive tornadoes in U.S.
A series of tornadoes in the United States has caused extensive damage. There have been tornadoes in...
December 16, 2021
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Japan In FocusStudy: Water from Japan hot spring soothes capybaras’ skin
YAMAGUCHI — The rough skin of capybaras turned clear and smooth after the animals bathed for a few w...
December 16, 2021
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General News3/11 tsunami survivors become teachers to protect lives
ENDAI — Young people who survived the tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake as childr...
December 16, 2021
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CoronavirusHitachi, Alstom win contract for Britain’s HS2 rail project
LONDON — A joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd. and Alstom SA of France has won a £1.97 billion (abou...
December 16, 2021
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Associated PressGermany expels Russian diplomats over state-ordered killing
BERLIN (AP) — Germany announced Wednesday it is expelling two Russian diplomats after a German court...
December 16, 2021
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ArtRibbon crafts add plush touch to seasonal decor
Colorful flowers and other three-dimensional ribbon craft pieces that are used to decorate boxes and...
December 16, 2021
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Outside Contributors
Continuing struggle with the pandemic tests our ability to adapt
Around 10,000-12,000 years ago, Homo sapiens sapiens began to actively modify the natural environmen...
December 16, 2021
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Manga & Anime‘Slam Dunk’ and ‘One Piece’ top popularity rankings
“Slam Dunk” and “One Piece” shared the top spot in a nationwide poll of people’s favorite manga rece...
December 16, 2021
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Associated PressHappy 100th, bloody mary: Paris marks cocktail’s birthday
PARIS (AP) — Harry’s Bar in Paris is celebrating the 100th birthday of the bloody mary, the vodka-to...
December 16, 2021
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Associated PressKremlin: Xi supports Putin’s pursuit of guarantees from West
MOSCOW (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping supported Russian President Vladimir Putin in his push to...
December 16, 2021
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Associated PressFed will tighten credit faster and sees 3 rate hikes in 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation surging and unemployment falling, the Federal Reserve said Wednesda...
December 16, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan lower house OK’s extra budget
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The House of Representatives passed on Wednesday the government’s fiscal 2021 s...
December 15, 2021
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Companies
JR train reservations up 81% during holiday period
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of seat reservations for Shinkansen bullet trains and other Japan Ra...
December 15, 2021
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Asia-PacificVietnam: Defunct northern village wraps itself in silk
Born and raised in Hanoi, Luong Thanh Hanh, 34, started her career as an interior designer, but a lo...
December 15, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan govt found tampering with construction works data
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry had tampered with data...
December 15, 2021