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Asia-PacificWhy Moon is criticized for lowering human rights banner
SEOUL — People crossing the border without permission are shot to death, a city near the border is l...
April 12, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan government eyes stockpiling sustainable aviation fuel
The government plans to stockpile sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can significantly reduce ca...
April 11, 2021
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CompaniesToyota vehicles to feature wireless software updates
Toyota Motor Corp. will introduce state-of-the-art technology that allows the software systems, incl...
April 11, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan mulling 45% emissions cut by FY30
A target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by fiscal 2030 based on 2013 levels has been discuss...
April 10, 2021
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General NewsDemand for nonsmoking rentals on the rise in Japan
Condominiums and apartments that prohibit smoking on the premises are becoming more popular. As peop...
April 10, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
New frameworks needed to contain spread of coronavirus variants
Novel coronavirus variants that are said to be highly infectious are spreading rapidly. Conventional...
April 10, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ministry must be alert for foreign capital violations by broadcasters
Airwaves are public property, and foreign capital should not be allowed to influence the management ...
April 10, 2021
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EconomyEconomist: Total ¥550 bil. losses due to priority measures
Over ¥550 billion in economic losses will result from priority measures to prevent the spread of COV...
April 10, 2021
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: New generation dives into world of real ama
MUNAKATA, Fukuoka — Two women have decided to become ama divers in Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, aft...
April 10, 2021
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Anime beauty sees passengers off at airport
KITAKYUSHU — In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Kitakyushu Airport has installed a full-size st...
April 10, 2021
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Japan In FocusGifu: Rail bikes are rolling again in Gifu mountains
HIDA, Gifu — People are once again able to enjoy rail mountain biking on the abandoned tracks of the...
April 10, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. to work together for decarbonization in emerging nations
Japan and the United States are expected to agree to strengthen a partnership for developing energy ...
April 9, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentSuga unlikely to call general election in spring
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is likely to forgo dissolving the House of Representatives and holding...
April 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Angry public chastises ruling party in key S. Korea mayoral elections
This is a big blow to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who has about one year left in his term. W...
April 9, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
ATM crashes reveal Mizuho Bank lacked customer-focused approach
The widespread damage caused by a series of computer system failures can be attributed to lax crisis...
April 9, 2021