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Japan In FocusNihombashi’s Takashimaya department store unites prewar, postwar designs
The Nihombashi district in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, is scattered with a few buildings that survived World W...
April 20, 2021
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Simple explanation of the territories of Japan
The northern territories, Takeshima islands in Shimane Prefecture and the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa...
April 20, 2021
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DeliciousCuriously delightful curry bread
More and more bakeries are diversifying the shapes and flavors of their curry bread offerings. Popul...
April 20, 2021
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CoronavirusJapan capital confirms 711 new infections, soars more than 200 from same day in previous week
Tokyo confirmed 711 new cases of coronavirus infections on Tuesday, up 201 from the same day in the ...
April 20, 2021
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SumoSumo panel submits recommendations to JSA
An expert panel convened to discuss the future of sumo submitted its conclusions to the Japan Sumo A...
April 20, 2021
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Defense & SecurityJAXA among 200 Japanese entities cyber-attacked; Chinese military suspected
A group of hackers thought to be directed by the Chinese military is suspected of conducting cyber-a...
April 20, 2021
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ElectionsClose race seen in Hiroshima special election for upper house
Opposition and ruling party candidates are neck and neck in a special election for the Hiroshima pre...
April 20, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialPublic won’t trust driverless vehicles unless strong safety system is set up
Work is in full swing to draw up rules for transportation services with driverless, autonomous vehic...
April 20, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan could trigger chaos
With the security situation in Afghanistan still unstable, is the unconditional and complete withdra...
April 20, 2021
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General NewsSouth Korea may not oppose release of Fukushima water
South Korea’s foreign minister indicates nation may not oppose release of treated water from Fukushi...
April 20, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentSuga needs to be aware Biden’s policy places U.S. economy 1st to counter China
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden has described China as “the only competitor” and his administr...
April 19, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Diet commissions must finish debate on bill to revise referendum law
It will soon be three years since a bill to revise the National Referendum Law, which stipulates the...
April 19, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Devise means, new technology to expand use of renewable energy
How much can Japan, with its small land area, increase its use of renewable energy sources such as s...
April 19, 2021
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EnvironmentRhododendron forest dazzles visitors at botanical garden in Nagoya
Rhododendrons are in full bloom at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward. ...
April 19, 2021
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General NewsMumps vaccines in short supply due to factory trouble
A disruption in the supply of mumps vaccines has caused pediatricians and other medical institutions...
April 19, 2021
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