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Social SeriesSouthwest Japan’s Challenges: Global Wave / Higher Fertility Rate in Kyushu Offers Advantages
This is the first installment of a series that follows the waves of change taking place in Kyushu...
March 9, 2025
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Social SeriesSouthwest Japan’s Challenges: Global Wave / Chips Priming Pump, Expanding Kumamoto’s Transportation Links
There remains only a quarter of a century until 2050, a year to mark a major milestone in this ce...
March 9, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt Indecision Draws Criticism of Ishiba; LDP, Komeito Upper House Members Resisted Medical Co-payment Hike
The government and ruling parties have struggled over making adjustments to the high-cost medical...
March 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Set Up Framework with Pacific Island Nations; Japan, PIF Expected to Talk Climate Change, Regional Affairs in Framework
The government plans to establish a framework for dialogue with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) S...
March 8, 2025
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General NewsMimosa Flowers Gifted in Gratitude on International Women’s Day
A customer holds a bouquet of mimosa flowers at an Aoyama Flower Market store in Minato Ward, Tok...
March 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Britain Hold 1st Economic 2+2 Meeting; Nations Agree to Boost Economic Security Cooperation
Japan and Britain agreed to enhance cooperation on economic security in their first economic two-...
March 8, 2025
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General NewsFew Local Assemblies Have Moved to Curb Harassment against Women Legislators, According to Yomiuri Survey
Only 30 local government assemblies have taken measures to prevent harassment against female memb...
March 8, 2025
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General NewsForest Fire in Ofunato, Iwate: Residents Return Home as Evacuation Orders Are Partially Lifted
OFUNATO, Iwate — Residents expressed relief on Saturday after spending their first night back hom...
March 8, 2025
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Travel SpotsHiroshima: Museum Commemorating Battleship Yamato Closed for Renovation; Overcrowding Causing Safety Issues
KURE, Hiroshima — The Yamato Museum in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been closed and will under...
March 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Postpones Plan to Raise Medical Co-Payment Caps; Change Requires Further Revision to Draft Budget Bill
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has postponed the government’s raise of the co-payment caps for pat...
March 8, 2025
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Japan In FocusHeirs to Kyoto Talent: Hakuoshi Leaf Stamping Artisan Works to Infuse Japanese Soul in His Kyo-sensu Folding Fans
KYOTO — Yasuto Yonehara uses a pair of bamboo chopsticks to lift dark haku leaves and place them ...
March 8, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialShinkansen Train Decoupling: Thoroughly Investigate Cause to Prevent Recurrence
There have been a series of incidents that are undermining trust in the railway system. Is safety...
March 8, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Abusing Over-The-Counter Drugs: Dangerous Sign that Could Lead to Suicide
An increasing number of young people are taking large quantities of over-the-counter cold and cou...
March 8, 2025
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General NewsSnow in Tokyo Forecast to Reach 5 Centimeters; Heavy Snow to Fall Between Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning
Heavy snow is expected in the Kanto-Koshin region between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, ac...
March 8, 2025
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Japan In FocusKyoto: Zen Temple to Open Student Dorm in April; Returning to a Once Common Practice After 60 Years
KYOTO — A historical Zen temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, will open a student dormitory in April, retu...
March 8, 2025