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CoronavirusShinkansen trains launch cars just for teleworking
Japan Railways Group firms operating Shinkansen lines have launched teleworking cars on their bullet...
November 26, 2021
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CoronavirusTokyo ward finds coronavirus aftereffects lasting longer among older people
Older people tend to suffer from aftereffects of the novel coronavirus longer than younger ones, acc...
November 25, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialWhat is China hiding? Suspicion deepens over tennis player’s case
It can be said that China itself has amplified criticism from the international community over the n...
November 25, 2021
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General NewsA-bomb survivor uses ventriloquism to give voice to wartime experiences
YACHIYO, Chiba — A woman who survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima is using her talent for ventri...
November 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will unusual release of state oil reserves quell soaring oil prices?
Will concerted action by major crude oil-consuming countries lead to price stability? The government...
November 25, 2021
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General NewsPumice found 2,000 km away in Philippines
HANOI — Pumice and ash believed to be from a Japanese underwater volcano have been found over 2,000 ...
November 25, 2021
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CompaniesJapan to launch new scheme to foster start-ups
The government has decided to step up its efforts to foster start-ups and entrepreneurs, especially ...
November 25, 2021
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Defense & Security
Higher ‘sympathy budget’ eyed from next fiscal year
The Japanese and U.S. governments are considering increasing the so-called sympathy budget — Japan’s...
November 25, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese ambassador to Afghanistan meets Taliban official
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan Takashi Okada held talks with Abdul Ghani Ba...
November 25, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan to provide free PCR tests for people unable to be vaccinated
The government has decided to allocate about ¥300 billion to provide free PCR tests for people who c...
November 25, 2021
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Associated PressSweden’s first female prime minister quits hours later
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Hours after being tapped as Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdale...
November 25, 2021
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General NewsHorie plans repeat of solo sailing adventure, in opposite direction
Sixty years after earning fame with a nonstop transpacific solo voyage from Japan to San Francisco, ...
November 25, 2021
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Economy
Japan government to issue ¥22 trillion in bonds to finance supplementary budget
The government has decided to issue about ¥22.1 trillion in new government bonds in the supplementar...
November 25, 2021
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Defense & SecurityWhy Japan wants to possess 1st post-WWII aircraft carriers
The Maritime Self-Defense Force has been modifying two of its Izumo-class destroyers, the Izumo and ...
November 25, 2021
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Politics & Government
Govt, ruling bloc mulling tax break on wage hikes for all employees
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government and ruling camp are considering requiring companies to raise the...
November 25, 2021