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Japan In FocusTokyo: Komatsuna Thrives as Main Ingredient in Edogawa Dishes
Komatsuna, also known as Japanese mustard spinach, is a major feature of menus throughout Tokyo’s Ed...
February 2, 2021
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Asia-PacificMyanmar Coup Reflects Military’s Desperation over Election Defeat
BANGKOK — The coup in Myanmar on Monday is believed to be a show of power by the military, which is ...
February 2, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialEstablish Ways of Telecommuting that Suit Workers and Management
To prevent the spread of coronavirus infections, it is important to establish ways of working that r...
February 2, 2021
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CoronavirusSerious COVID-19 Cases at Record High, Japan’s Health Ministry Panel Says
The number of COVID-19 patients with serious symptoms is at a record high level while deaths from th...
February 2, 2021
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EconomyPotential Tenants Plunge for Furnished Commercial Properties
Although many restaurants have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, vacant properties with the de...
February 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Opposition Parties Step up Offensive over Ginza Club Scandal
Opposition parties are stepping up their offensive as members of the ruling bloc have been forced to...
February 2, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialBritain’s Application to Join TPP a Welcome Boost for Free Trade
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] To prevent protectionism from spreading and take...
February 2, 2021
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Asia-PacificCash-strapped North Korea Believed to be Stepping up Cyberthefts
SEOUL — North Korea is suspected to have launched an average of 1.5 million cyber-attacks per day la...
February 1, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentRuling Coalition Lawmaker Resigns after Late Night Tokyo Hostess Club Visit
Lower house member Kiyohiko Toyama of ruling coalition party Komeito submitted his resignation from ...
February 1, 2021
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BaseballJapan Pro Baseball Teams Start Spring Camps without Fans
The spring training camps of Japan’s pro baseball teams, concentrated in Miyazaki and Okinawa prefec...
February 1, 2021
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EconomyHow far Britain Accepts TPP Rules will be Touchstone for Future Participants
With Britain’s application to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the 11-nation trade agreement has ...
February 1, 2021
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Other SportsOsaka Women’s Marathon Conducted in Circular Course
The annual Osaka Women’s Marathon was held in an unusual environment on Sunday under a state of emer...
February 1, 2021
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EconomyInterns Reinvigorate Local Businesses with Innovative Ideas
CHIBA — At an office in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, five young people gathered looking at the final pr...
February 1, 2021
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General NewsRise in Video Game Addictions Feared in Japan
OSAKA — Concerns over more people, especially children, becoming addicted to playing video games are...
February 1, 2021
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DeliciousStudent Hopes ‘ray Burger’ Can Solve Two Problems with One Fish
MATSUE — Red stingrays have been troubling the fishing community of Lake Shinji and Nakaumi in Shima...
February 1, 2021
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