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General NewsChild population falls below 15 mil. for 1st time
The number of children under 15 in Japan fell to 14.93 million as of April 1, the lowest figure logg...
May 5, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan mulls extending state of emergency for 4 prefectures
With novel coronavirus infections still surging in parts of Japan, the government is considering ext...
May 5, 2021
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General NewsReduce waste with edible tableware
OSAKA — While disposable tableware is everywhere around us — chopsticks, spoons, straws, cups, plate...
May 4, 2021
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TroubleshooterI fear the thought of men facing expiration date at 35
I’m a male civil servant in my early 30s. I have a fear of getting old....
May 4, 2021
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TroubleshooterI can’t seem to accept my mother’s boyfriend
I’m a female college student in my 20s. My mother appears to have a boyfriend, and I hate myself for...
May 4, 2021
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Other SportsTeen Tamai makes small splash to gain spot in Olympic diving
Rikuto Tamai needed the dive of a life that still hadn’t reached its 15th birthday. He was one place...
May 4, 2021
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Japan In FocusHydrangeas a popular gift for Mother’s Day
FUKUOKA — Hydrangeas are increasingly popular gifts for Mother’s Day, with newly developed varieties...
May 4, 2021
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Political SeriesSuga shows no enthusiasm for constitutional revision
On the evening of April 20, Seishiro Eto, who heads the Liberal Democratic Party’s Constitutional Re...
May 4, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Never let history of discrimination against leprosy patients fade away
It will soon be 20 years since a court ruled that it was unconstitutional for the government to have...
May 4, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Set businesses, customers free from overly burdensome bank transfer fees
Interbank transfer fees, which have been criticized for being relatively costly, are expected to be ...
May 4, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina naval base in Djibouti set to deploy aircraft carriers in Indian Ocean
BEIJING — China has completed work on a pier for its aircraft carrier at its naval base in Djibouti ...
May 4, 2021
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General NewsJapanese govt, companies find ways to make telecommuting work
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, Japan continues to cautiously test out the waters on telework....
May 4, 2021
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CoronavirusVaccination of Japan medical personnel running into multiple problems
The vaccination of medical personnel against COVID-19 has not progressed as expected, due chiefly to...
May 4, 2021
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Asia-PacificChina lawmakers sink teeth into nation’s food waste problem
BEIJING — The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has enacted a law that seeks to t...
May 4, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
New era, new challenges for 74-year-old Constitution / Emergencies, digital tech among issues
In this era of massive change, it is important to go back to the Constitution, the foundation of the...
May 3, 2021
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