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Defense & SecurityAfter 25 years, relocation of U.S. base in Okinawa long way off
Monday marked 25 years since the Japanese and U.S. governments reached an agreement for the return o...
April 14, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialPush back against China’s attempts to dominate South China Sea
China is accelerating moves to expand its maritime interests in the South China Sea. Its efforts to ...
April 14, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ensure smooth release of treated water; make true facts widely known
It has been decided to release treated water containing radioactive materials from Tokyo Electric Po...
April 14, 2021
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DeliciousStudents craft jam with edible flowers
SAGAMIHARA — A research team at the Tokyo University of Agriculture has developed jams using edible ...
April 13, 2021
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DeliciousKagoshima rivaling Shizuoka in tea production
SHIZUOKA — Shizuoka Prefecture’s status as Japan’s No. 1 tea-producing region is wavering. According...
April 13, 2021
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Japan In FocusKanagawa: Unmasking science, history behind umami
In the past year, I’ve been cooking more than ever before, and I often come across the word umami in...
April 13, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Has part of Machida been incorporated into Kanagawa Pref.?
Rumor has it that part of Machida in Tokyo has become part of the neighboring prefecture of Kanagawa...
April 13, 2021
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Environment
Japan’s decision to release treated water into the sea made after careful deliberation
How to dispose of treated water has been a major barrier to decommissioning work at the Fukushima No...
April 13, 2021
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Defense & SecurityU.S., China aircraft carriers conduct exercises in South China Sea, raising tensions
BEIJING/WASHINGTON — The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning has entered the South China Sea, creating...
April 13, 2021
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TroubleshooterI’ve decided to divorce my husband, but I’m worried about him
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female civil servant in my 50s. I have decided to run away from my husba...
April 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Expedite efforts to secure personnel for campaign to vaccinate elderly
Vaccines are the decisive factor in containing the novel coronavirus pandemic. First of all, efforts...
April 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Skillful Matsuyama makes history with Masters victory at Augusta
It can be said that his efforts to improve his skills by competing with rivals on difficult courses ...
April 13, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan’s regional department stores struggle to survive
The prolonged coronavirus crisis has been yet another blow for Japan’s regional department stores, w...
April 13, 2021
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CompaniesKawasaki Heavy’s president eager to develop epoch-defining technology
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. wants to change society through the use of automation technologies a...
April 12, 2021
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General NewsRe-created Shuri Castle set to be largest miniature at Tobu World Square
NIKKO, Tochigi — A re-creation of Naha’s Shuri Castle will be exhibited from April 24 at Tobu World ...
April 12, 2021