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Japan In FocusHyogo: Another view created for ‘Castle in the Sky’
ASAGO, Hyogo — A new observatory is open to visitors on a mountain across from castle ruins dubbed t...
October 24, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialAwareness of each vote’s importance vital to preventing election errors
Votes will be cast in the House of Representatives election 17 days after the dissolution of the low...
October 24, 2021
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Japan In FocusNobel Prize winner’s equations add hype to hotel
OKAYAMA — Climate change research equations used by this year’s physics Nobel laureate Syukuro Manab...
October 24, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Examine thorough measures to prevent defendants from fleeing
When a defendant in a criminal trial flees while out on bail, this not only interferes with the judi...
October 24, 2021
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CompaniesFemtech products support women’s daily life in Japan
Major Japanese companies are putting more focus on the development of femtech-related products and s...
October 24, 2021
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CompaniesWatchmakers seek ways to sell their wares online
Watch manufacturers are looking for ways to sell their products online as the novel coronavirus cris...
October 24, 2021
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Political SeriesNeck and Neck / Former comrades in fierce contest
This is the second installment in a series that looks into constituencies where candidates are facin...
October 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Are China’s iron-fisted approaches causing its economic slowdown?
The slowdown of the Chinese economy is becoming clearer. The upheaval will have a major impact on Ja...
October 23, 2021
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CompaniesMajor carmakers to cut production by 1.3 mil. units in FY21
Japanese automakers expect production to be down by at least 1.3 million units in fiscal 2021 due to...
October 23, 2021
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Manga & AnimeManga heavyweight ‘Baki’ marks 30 years in arena
Whether in an underground arena, on a street filled with onlookers, or during a classroom lesson, Ba...
October 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Secure medical workers ahead of possible 6th wave of infections
Although the spread of the novel coronavirus has slowed, it is not known when it will surge again. I...
October 23, 2021
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ElectionsNeck and Neck / LDP, Komeito join hands to ensure win in Kishida’s political home turf
Ahead of the Oct. 31 House of Representatives election, this article is the first in a new series th...
October 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Local govts bear responsibility for failure to prevent Atami mudslide
Local governments bear heavy responsibility for failing to avert terrible harm, as they were aware 1...
October 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Taiwan chipmaker’s planned plant a chance to reboot Japan’s industry
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), one of the world’s leading semiconductor makers, has ...
October 22, 2021
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Asia-PacificIron-fist policies may be dragging China’s economy down
BEIJING/DALIAN, China — China’s real gross domestic product for the third quarter expanded 4.9% from...
October 22, 2021