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ElectionsLDP faces tough battle in some constituencies, survey shows
The Liberal Democratic Party will be forced to fight hard in the upcoming House of Representatives e...
October 21, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialDevise ways to increase usage of My Number identification cards
A new system that allows people to use My Number identification cards as health insurance cards has ...
October 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan must review its crisis management amid growing threat from North Korea
North Korea’s push to diversify its missile arsenal as a means of delivering nuclear weapons in defi...
October 21, 2021
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Defense & SecurityGovt acts aggressively to cyber-attacker countries
The government has started putting emphasis on publicly attributing large-scale cyber-attacks in whi...
October 21, 2021
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ElectionsDecades of stagnant wage growth put economic policies in election spotlight
Economic policies will take center stage during campaigning for the House of Representatives electio...
October 20, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJapan PM looking at “option” of gaining capability to attack enemy bases after latest N. Korea missile launch
In response to North Korea’s latest missile launch, the National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday c...
October 20, 2021
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CompaniesDocomo service disruption shows need for responsibility on security
A widespread communications failure occurred at NTT Docomo Inc. In addition to telephone calls, vari...
October 20, 2021
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ElectionsVoters must evaluate responsibility of parties’ plans for Japan’s future
This is an election to determine the course Japan should take after overcoming the present novel cor...
October 20, 2021
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General NewsPopular ekiben boxed lunches to be sold at Paris train station
AKITA — A popular ekiben, or train station bento boxed lunch, sold at Odate Station in Akita Prefect...
October 19, 2021
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General NewsCafe offers ‘once a month’ espresso
TANABE, Wakayama — The Once a Month of Coffee shop is open irregularly: Two days in a row per month....
October 19, 2021
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DeliciousA filling Peruvian dish with savory, sour taste
At this time of the year when the weather starts to cool down, we need to eat well to maintain our s...
October 19, 2021
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ElectionsAddress constitutional issues to realize digital society
In this seventh and final installment of a series on issues in the House of Representatives election...
October 19, 2021
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MuseumsMuseum rocks light novels, specialized books
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama — Last autumn, a gigantic rock-like structure was completed smack dab in the mid...
October 19, 2021
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Japan In FocusAutumn roses brighten visitors’ days
NAKANOJO, Gunma — Autumn roses in bright pinks and crimsons are blooming in all their glory at Nakan...
October 19, 2021
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Japan In FocusTea ceremony steeped in ancient poesy
TAKAOKA, Toyama — An annual grand tea ceremony was held on Oct. 2 in honor of Otomo no Yakamochi, an...
October 19, 2021