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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Crown Prince Akishino turns 56, discusses lack of ceremonies for daughter’s marriage
Ahead of his 56th birthday on Tuesday, Crown Prince Akishino held a press conference at which he dis...
November 30, 2021
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DeliciousAdding bit of heat, tartness to warm up cold autumn evenings
Autumn is a season when one with a good appetite can enjoy fresh ingredients until the heart’s conte...
November 30, 2021
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DeliciousConsumers seek solace in super spicy foods
Variety may be the spice of life, but how zesty should it be? Judging from consumer sentiments, some...
November 30, 2021
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CoronavirusA man in 30s first in Japan to be confirmed infected with omicron variant
A man in his 30s who had spent time in the southern African country of Namibia was confirmed to be i...
November 30, 2021
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CoronavirusLearning from past mistakes, Japan aims preemptive strike at omicron
Learning from the insufficient response to the coronavirus crisis by the cabinets of former prime mi...
November 30, 2021
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Books & LiteratureUrge to apologize, understand leads author deep into roots
It’s a story many children of immigrants can relate to: Just trying to fit in, but constantly being ...
November 30, 2021
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EconomyKeidanren head: Japan should accelerate growth strategy
Keidanren Chairman Masakazu Tokura urged the government to accelerate its growth strategy by emphasi...
November 30, 2021
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General NewsTraining exercise to remove pumice held in waters near Tokyo
TATEYAMA, Chiba — A training exercise to gather and remove pumice from the water was held off southe...
November 30, 2021
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Japan In FocusChiba’s deep-rooted whaling culture on display
The connection between humans and whales has existed for thousands of years, evidenced by whale bone...
November 30, 2021
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Japan In FocusMiyagi: Kagura mask maker fights to preserve tradition
KURIHARA, Miyagi — “The role of kagura masks is to connect gods and humans,” said Takahiro Sato, a w...
November 30, 2021
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Japan In FocusIshikawa: Heritage summit showcases history, traditions of Japan
KOMATSU, Ishikawa — The Japan Heritage summit in Komatsu was held on Nov. 14-15 in Komatsu, Ishikawa...
November 30, 2021
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Asia-PacificTaiwan under fresh threat as advanced refueling plane enters air zone
TAIPEI — The intrusion Sunday of a state-of-the-art Chinese aerial refueling plane poses a serious n...
November 30, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialNihon University management in question after chairman’s arrest
The money-related scandal involving the management of one of Japan’s largest universities is nothing...
November 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strengthen Japan’s border control measures against omicron variant
Another coronavirus variant has emerged. Vigilance must be heightened, so that this new variant will...
November 30, 2021
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EconomyWhiskey prices to rise in spring
Suntory Spirits Ltd. said it will raise the prices of 31 whiskey products from brands including Hibi...
November 30, 2021