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CompaniesMinpaku businesses transform to survive
Pandemic-hit minpaku private lodging businesses are pioneering new services to survive. As demand f...
May 24, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentLDP drafts plan to train 5 mil. tech experts
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party hopes to upgrade Japan’s digital prowess with a new plan that w...
May 24, 2021
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GlobalG7 meeting highlights differences between Japan, Europe on coal-based power
The latest meeting of G7 climate and environment ministers highlighted the gap between European coun...
May 23, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialYoung people with COVID-19 need to be careful of aftereffects
Even after recovering from infection with the novel coronavirus, some people suffer from the afteref...
May 23, 2021
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CoronavirusDoctor availability worries at nearly 30％ of major cities in Japan
Nearly 30% of cities setting up special venues to vaccinate the elderly face a shortage of doctors o...
May 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Provide greater support for young people after leaving foster care
It is unjust for disadvantages caused by one’s family and upbringing to continue for a long time. It...
May 23, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Foreign Ministry to penalize diplomats that fail to pay parking fines
The Foreign Ministry has begun to deny gasoline tax exemptions to foreign diplomats based in Japan i...
May 23, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan eyes doubling of solar power in fiscal 2030
The central government is considering roughly doubling the nation’s solar power generation capacity ...
May 23, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Protect children from indecent teachers with strict punishment
Indecent behavior by teachers toward students is totally unacceptable. Society must share a universa...
May 22, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use Israeli-Palestinian cease-fire as opportunity for Middle East peace
Israel and the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas, which have continued military clashes, have ...
May 22, 2021
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CoronavirusCalls grow for another state of emergency extension
The declaration of a novel coronavirus state of emergency in Okinawa Prefecture from Sunday through ...
May 22, 2021
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CompaniesJapan megabanks moving ahead on restructuring branches, job cuts
Megabanks are accelerating their structural reforms, as the traditional business environment is beco...
May 22, 2021
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CoronavirusApproval of more vaccines to accelerate rollout
The recent approval of additional vaccines is expected to accelerate the vaccination rollout in Japa...
May 22, 2021
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Vantage PointUniv. president teaches how to live outside the box
When Oussouby Sacko first came to Japan in 1991 to further his studies in architecture, he did not i...
May 22, 2021
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Other SportsImmerse yourself in stories of inspirational swimmers
Did you know there is an Olympic event during which many of the competitors don’t breathe? According...
May 22, 2021