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SumoTerunofuji caps remarkable return to ozeki with Spring tourney title
Call it the ultimate bonus. Aiming just for enough wins to earn promotion back to ozeki, sekiwake Te...
March 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentKomeito pledges full support for LDP in election reruns in western Japan
The Komeito party, looking to resolve a rift with the ruling coalition partner Liberal Democratic Pa...
March 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentPercentage of renewable energy a focal point for review of energy mix in Japan
As the government aims to review current targets for its fiscal 2030 energy mix by this summer, a ke...
March 28, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentApps help health ministry keep track of people entering Japan
Since the middle of this month, the health ministry has been confirming health conditions and locati...
March 28, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialTSE must implement measures to prevent recurrence of system failures
The Tokyo Stock Exchange must do everything it can to restore its systems as soon as possible in the...
March 28, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialWill new, high-volume mobile phone plans really benefit consumers?
The three major mobile phone companies have launched new plans with drastically reduced rates. They ...
March 28, 2021
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CompaniesToyota Begins Construction of Futuristic Smart City
Toyota Motor Corp. began construction of a smart city in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Tuesday, in...
March 28, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialPandemic measures in FY21 budget reflect poor quality of debate in Diet
It can hardly be said that the ruling and opposition blocs have held sufficient discussions to overc...
March 27, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentPandemic elevates diplomatic role of phone conversations
The global coronavirus pandemic has changed the way diplomacy is conducted. With cross-border travel...
March 27, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialSecurity flaws at N-power plant show need for serious reform at TEPCO
How could this happen? The accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant should have made Toky...
March 27, 2021
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Other SportsTakanashi soars to record for World Cup podium finishes
Sara Takanashi became the all-time leader in career ski jumping World Cup podium finishes with 109 w...
March 27, 2021
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General NewsUnreasonable’ school rules being reviewed in Japan
OSAKA — The Osaka District Court handed down a ruling in February saying it was not illegal for a hi...
March 27, 2021
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Political SeriesSuga-style politics 2 / As Suga tidies house for consumers, sweeping vision remains to be seen
This is the second installment in a series reviewing the first six months of Prime Minister Yoshihid...
March 27, 2021
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Working on sacred ground may bring healing
KOYA, Wakayama — A new project will be launched in the upcoming fiscal year that would allow visitor...
March 27, 2021
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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Visitors to Miyajima to pay island conservation tax
HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima — Millions of people from all corners of the globe have traveled to Miyajima ...
March 27, 2021
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