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Yomiuri EditorialHong Kong’s overhauled electoral system does not reflect people’s will
The aim is clear — to completely exclude from politics Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activists, who are ...
April 1, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
TV shows must work to protect personalities from malicious posts
In the current era, it is no longer unusual for viewers to post comments on the internet while watch...
April 1, 2021
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CoronavirusAll eyes on Osaka Pref.’s coronavirus battle
Osaka Prefecture’s attempts to combat the latest surge in novel coronavirus infections will be close...
April 1, 2021
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Olympics & Paralympics
Parts of Nagano torch relay to exclude spectators
Spectators will be excluded from some parts of the torch relay in Nagano City on April 1, including ...
March 31, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Strengthen support for neediest to ease anxiety amid ongoing pandemic
The prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic has had a serious impact on households raising children. Me...
March 31, 2021
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CompaniesMHI Changing Tack 1 / MHI working to depart from traditional style of ‘composite management’
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) is at a turning point. The company, whose history dates ba...
March 31, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Turn high school lessons into proactive learning to foster ability to think, express
Now is a good opportunity to change classroom instruction, which has been criticized for teaching to...
March 31, 2021
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Political SeriesSuga-style politics 6 / LDP-Komeito partnership not in sync
This is the sixth installment in a series reviewing the first six months of Prime Minister Yoshihide...
March 31, 2021
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ScienceNASA eyes delaying Artemis program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration is considering delaying its effo...
March 30, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Amazake Yokocho preserves Showa custom of selling sweet sake
Nihombashi-Ningyocho in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, was once a thriving nightlife district that was home to a ...
March 30, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: History of correct measurements on display
In our daily lives, we measure a variety of things, ranging from the amount of water and gas we use ...
March 30, 2021
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Delicious
Okayama confectionery brings folktale treat to life
OKAYAMA — Yamawaki Sangetsudo, a traditional Japanese confectionery in Naka Ward, Okayama, has begun...
March 30, 2021
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DeliciousThe new face of wasanbon sugar sweets
TOKUSHIMA — Thanks to its refined sweetness and rich flavor, Awa Wasanbon, a kind of wasanbon tradit...
March 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Effective monitoring of land near key facilities must not be delayed
The bill must be passed in the current Diet session so that a close watch can be kept before it is t...
March 30, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Displaying alcohol content by grams can help drinkers avoid overdoing it
Too much alcohol is bad for your health. The alcoholic beverage industry must make efforts to help p...
March 30, 2021