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Nursery school probed over alleged abuse

Three nursery school teachers allegedly abused children in such ways as suspending them off the floor and showing them a box cutter knife at a nursery school in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, according to the city's government.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 3, 2022

31 adoptions among church followers

Thirty-one adoptions took place among followers of the Unification Church after it became mandatory for adoption mediation agencies to obtain approval in April 2018, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 3, 2022

Kato requests review of COVID classification

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato has asked an advisory body to consider reviewing the classification of COVID-19 under the Infectious Disease Control Law.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 2, 2022

Development of 10 types of long-range missiles being mulled

The development of at least 10 types of long-range missiles is being mulled under a Defense Ministry plan, as the nation moves toward the possession of counterattack capabilities, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 1, 2022

Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor and Empress, turns 21

Princess Aiko, the only child of the Emperor and Empress, turned 21 on Thursday. Since turning 20 a year ago, she has performed her duties with sincerity as an adult member of the Imperial family, while also studying at university.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 1, 2022

Qatar World Cup 2022 / Soccer sweets brought back to cheer on Japan

Japan was set to play Spain at 4 a.m. Friday in the final Group E match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Victory would mean advancing to the knockout round for a second consecutive tournament. Defeat would mean elimination.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 1, 2022

Jiang relied on patriotism for China's stability

The late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin's visit to Japan in November 1998 left bitter memories for the Japanese.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 1, 2022

Same-sex marriage case gets mixed ruling

Provisions in laws such as the Civil Code that do not allow same-sex marriage are constitutional, the Tokyo District Court has ruled, dismissing the demand for compensation in a suit filed by same-sex couples.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 1, 2022

Up to 500 Tomahawk missiles sought for defense by FY27 / Aim is to speed up counterattack capabilities enhancement

Purchases of up to 500 U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles by fiscal 2027 are being considered by the Defense Ministry, as it seeks to accelerate preparations for the possession of counterattack capabilities, sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 30, 2022

Govt to urge power saving through March

The government has asked households and businesses nationwide to reduce electricity consumption from today through the end of March next year, though it will not set numerical targets.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 30, 2022