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Delicious Beautiful Spectacular JAPANSenjo / Why Not Brew a Sake that is Unique in the World?
Rice, yeast, mold, and water. To the list of elements that go into each glass of Japanese sake, perh...
July 21, 2021
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ElectionsLDP factions battle to pick candidates for lower house election
With just three months left until the current term of office for House of Representatives members ex...
July 21, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialUse Olympic diplomacy to show global solidarity in fighting pandemic
Important figures from around the world will visit Japan to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo...
July 21, 2021
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DeliciousWhere Japan’s doughnut boom started
OSAKA — Doughnuts are undeniably popular across all generations. Although shops selling Western-styl...
July 21, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Devise concrete measures to battle 5th wave of coronavirus pandemic
It has been 1½ years since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The approach of restricti...
July 21, 2021
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Asia-PacificNorth Korea seeks to stamp out spread of South Korean culture
SEOUL — North Korean authorities are cracking down increasingly hard on young people who like fashio...
July 21, 2021
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General NewsSimple questions, intellectual curiosity the essence of Tachibana
A famous investigative report, delving into possible corruption related to then Prime Minister Kakue...
July 21, 2021
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EconomyForeman hopes new National Stadium will be a monument for the centuries
Taisei Corp. was involved in the construction of the former National Stadium for the 1964 Tokyo Olym...
July 21, 2021
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Japan In FocusSaitama: The priceless beauty of commemorative coins
In addition to the nation’s currency, the Saitama branch of the Japan Mint also produces decorative ...
July 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusGunma: Insect-lover opens sweet shop that bakes in tasty, nutritious bugs
MAEBASHI — A sweet shop featuring insects baked into its treats has recently opened in Maebashi. Ka...
July 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusAomori: Wind chimes offer soothing sound in cool summer
GOSHOGAWARA, Aomori — Pottery maker Tsugaru Kanayama-yaki in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, has cre...
July 20, 2021
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ArtBeginner-friendly mini bonsai offer comfort during difficult times
Mini bonsai have been enjoying a revival among people attracted to the appeal of having green plants...
July 20, 2021
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General NewsKeeping Tokyo 2020 athletes safe from virus critical to Games
The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony will be held Friday, but at the beginning of this week, Japan re...
July 20, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialPanasonic launches elderly housing business in China
YIXING, China — Panasonic Corp. on Monday unveiled to the press a house tailored for elderly buyers ...
July 20, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
Moon’s about-face dents hopes of thaw in Japan-ROK ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s decision not to visit Japan for the Tokyo Olympics has dented c...
July 20, 2021