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Politics & GovernmentJapan Diet Speeds up Tech Use in Move toward Digitization
The Diet is moving faster to find ways to use information and communications technology amid Prime M...
December 31, 2020
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General NewsJapan on Alert as Avian Flu Spreads to 13 Prefectures
A highly pathogenic avian influenza raging across the nation’s poultry farms has now spread to 13 pr...
December 31, 2020
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General NewsGive Your Mind and Body a Healing Workout
I’d recommend some travel destinations in Gunma Prefecture. The theme I thought of for my trip is, “...
December 31, 2020
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CompaniesJapan Regional Banks Take Lead in Digitization
A divide has emerged in the regional banking industry. Banks with solid management bases and high ca...
December 30, 2020
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Yomiuri EditorialGovt must Inform Public on Factors behind Need for Large Defense Budget
The security environment surrounding Japan is becoming increasingly severe. The government must expl...
December 30, 2020
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Yomiuri Editorial
Temples, Shrines Have Soothing Role to Play as Pandemic Inflames Anxiety
The impact of the novel coronavirus has spread to traditional religious events such as New Year’s vi...
December 30, 2020
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EconomyUnprecedented Quality, Publicity behind Success of ‘Demon Slayer’
Who would have expected a new box office record to be set in this pandemic-hit year? The animated m...
December 30, 2020
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DeliciousVegan Wine, Beer, Sake Gaining Popularity in Japan
As vegan-friendly options become more readily available nationwide, more companies are developing wi...
December 30, 2020
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General News‘Real-Life Heroes’ Picking up Litter Amid Pandemic in Japan
Faced with a new nemesis in the novel coronavirus, “real-life heroes” dressed in superhero costumes ...
December 30, 2020
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Asia-PacificChina, Russia could Counter U.S. Missile Deployment to Asia by Targeting Japan, other Allies
BEIJING — China and Russia have agreed to take countermeasures that may include aiming missiles at J...
December 30, 2020
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EconomyJapan’s Regional Banks Search for Earnings outside of Lending
Regional banks are now under increasing pressure to reorganize under the initiative of the governmen...
December 30, 2020
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General NewsGolden Temple Shines Anew
KYOTO — The famous Kinkakuji temple, a World Heritage site in Kyoto, was unveiled Tuesday following ...
December 30, 2020
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General NewsEma Tablets at Japan Shrine Helping Visitors See Light at End of Tunnel
The scenes in which the characters of the 1960’s American sci-fi show called “The Time Tunnel” enter...
December 29, 2020
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CoronavirusWill Japan Revise Law to Punish Businesses that don’t Comply with Requests for Virus Control Measures?
A bill to amend the special measures law to cope with new strains of influenza is expected to be pas...
December 29, 2020
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General NewsTravel Businesses Reeling as Go To Campaign Suspended
The government’s sudden policy change, to suspend the “Go To Travel” tourism promotion campaign nati...
December 29, 2020