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CompaniesToshiba’s woes set to continue following ousting of board chair
Turmoil appeared certain to continue at Toshiba Corp. following the rejected reappointment of board ...
June 26, 2021
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General News17,565 people with dementia went missing in 2020
A total of 17,565 people known or suspected to be suffering from dementia went missing in 2020, an i...
June 26, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialIssues other than Games, COVID-19 must be debated in Tokyo campaigns
The Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to open next month, and novel coronavirus measures are the b...
June 26, 2021
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General NewsVaccine rollout showing signs of success against coronavirus
The ramped-up vaccination rollout for elderly people is showing signs of blunting the spread of the ...
June 26, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Toshiba shareholders demonstrate distrust in its corporate governance
Many shareholders have expressed their distrust of Toshiba Corp.’s management oversight system. Tosh...
June 26, 2021
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Other SportsTada, Yamagata win Olympic tickets in men’s 100m
OSAKA — Shuhei Tada’s first national title in the men’s 100 meters came with best bonus of all — a t...
June 26, 2021
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Politics & Government
University of Tokyo Prof.: Party leaders, election promises influence today’s voters
This is the sixth installment of a series reflecting on the single-seat constituency system over the...
June 26, 2021
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Olympics & ParalympicsPandemic disrupts classification process for Tokyo Paralympics
With the opening of the Tokyo Paralympics just two months away, obtaining the official classificatio...
June 26, 2021
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General NewsJapan’s food makers hoping longer shelf life reduces product waste
Food manufacturers are using the latest technology to give more and more products longer shelf lives...
June 26, 2021
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Karuizawa of West unveils new attractions
MANIWA, Okayama — A complex of facilities designed and supervised by world-renowned architect Kengo ...
June 26, 2021
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Best spot to let your ‘Ya-ho’ shouts be heard
HIDAKAGAWA, Wakayama — Many Japanese people want to shout “Ya-ho” when reaching the summit of a moun...
June 26, 2021
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Asia-PacificHong Kong online media may be next target of suppression
HONG KONG — As Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, known for its vocal criticism of the...
June 25, 2021
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Imperial FamilyEmperor’s virtual visits might continue after pandemic
The Emperor and Empress began participating in virtual visits seven months ago as a way to interact ...
June 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Suppression of free speech in Hong Kong bodes ill for Beijing’s credibility
In Hong Kong, freedom of the press is based on the principle of “one country, two systems,” which gu...
June 25, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Make use of safe reactors, even ones over 40 years old, for stable electricity supply
A 10th nuclear reactor has been restarted since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. It is vital to...
June 25, 2021