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Yomiuri EditorialTake all possible steps to secure medical system to battle pandemic
Unless the medical care system is drastically strengthened, it will be impossible to overcome the no...
August 18, 2021
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Wider WorldBiden administration still has responsibilities toward Afghanistan
As the Taliban took control of Kabul on Sunday, U.S. TV stations repeatedly broadcast footage of U.S...
August 17, 2021
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Japan In FocusPinpointing history of thin tube acupuncture
Sugiyama Waichi (1610-94) is said to be the man behind the spread of the kanshinjutsu acupuncture me...
August 17, 2021
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Japan In FocusCity receives crosswalk safety flag donation for children
YAITA, Tochigi — A donation of 500 traffic crossing flags was made on July 26 to the city of Yaita, ...
August 17, 2021
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Japan In FocusStudents take real bite out of the Jomon period
NOBORIBETSU, Hokkaido — Two high school students in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, and a local confectionery...
August 17, 2021
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ElectionsLDP struggles over how to handle misconduct by members past and present
Japan’s political parties are making preparations for the House of Representatives election that mus...
August 17, 2021
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FashionChopstick rests add touch of fun, color
As many people have to eat at home far more than usual amid the pandemic, perhaps new chopstick rest...
August 17, 2021
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Books & LiteratureBook bank promotes local titles overseas
A bilingual website cataloging the copyright and other information of Japanese books has been launch...
August 17, 2021
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ElectionsLDP’s problematic 3-time winners facing rough road in next election
Japan’s political parties are making preparations for the House of Representatives election that mus...
August 17, 2021
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ElectionsAs LDP slips, Komeito questions their coalition’s future
Japan’s political parties are making preparations for the House of Representatives election that mus...
August 17, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Prepare to take action for early evacuation due to prolonged heavy rain
In many parts of the country, it has been raining hard for an extended period as if it were the rain...
August 17, 2021
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ElectionsCDPJ, JCP seen hitching horses in hopes of clearing precarious election cycle hurdles
Japan’s political parties are making preparations for the House of Representatives election that mus...
August 17, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
World must not abandon Afghanistan as Taliban regain control
It must be said that the hasty mission of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to end “Ame...
August 17, 2021
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General NewsCompanies giving workers time off to mourn pets
Pets are part of the family, in the eyes and hearts of many people. A growing number of companies ta...
August 17, 2021
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General NewsNational universities making push for gender equality
OSAKA — National universities in Japan are ramping up efforts to increase their proportion of female...
August 17, 2021