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Asia-PacificSri Lankan woman’s death prompts extensive investigation
In the case of a Sri Lankan woman who died at the age of 33 in March while being detained at a regio...
August 11, 2021
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Business SeriesEconomic turnaround / Japanese delivery industry grappling with huge surge in package numbers
This series of articles focuses on situations surrounding the logistics industry, which has evolved ...
August 11, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialPromote comprehensive work style reform for national civil servants
The number of students who want to become national civil servants has been decreasing, and a growing...
August 11, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Draw up a road map for electrified vehicles to navigate foreign markets
Japan, the United States, Europe and China have set targets for the electrification of vehicles to r...
August 11, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLow approval rating casts shadow over PM’s strategy on dissolving lower house
The Tokyo Olympics achieved a measure of success, but another extremely low approval rating for Prim...
August 10, 2021
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MuseumsTokyo: Lives in Edo depicted in shell mound, bento
Asukayama in Kita Ward, Tokyo, is known for its popular cherry blossom viewing spot and as the place...
August 10, 2021
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ArtIbaraki: Locally grown fruits, vegetables used in edible arts
CHIKUSEI, Ibaraki — Residents of Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture, created edible art on July 10 during ...
August 10, 2021
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General NewsTochigi: A handwritten message from the heart
IMAICHI, Tochigi — Manabu Yoshida, the 55-year-old chief of the Imaichi police station, Tochigi Pref...
August 10, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Enforce revised law to protect public from dangerous threat of crossbows
The misuse of crossbows, known as bow guns in Japan, to harm people and animals must not be tolerate...
August 10, 2021
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General NewsAtomic bomb survivors go online to share their stories
NAGASAKI — A growing number of atomic bomb survivors are sharing their stories about the war online ...
August 9, 2021
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General NewsNagasaki marks 76th atomic bomb anniversary
NAGASAKI — The 76th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki was marked Monday. Due to the nov...
August 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Athletes deserve praise as Tokyo Olympics wrap up / Address operational issues for future
The curtain has come down on the Olympics, held in Tokyo for the first time in 57 years. It will cer...
August 9, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsSchool program spurs children’s interest in Olympic nations
About 4,700 students of high school age or younger had attended Olympic events as of Saturday, thank...
August 9, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsBusiness Reboot 1/ Competition getting fierce to secure logistical bases
Logistics might not be at the forefront of the public’s thoughts, but it supports people’s daily lif...
August 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Battered by floods, will Germany go to extremes on decarbonization?
Will the latest disaster in Europe serve as an opportunity for Germany, which has international infl...
August 8, 2021