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FSA must facilitate long-term growth, appropriate information disclosure

There have been moves to urge companies to correct the negative effects of pursuing short-term profits alone for the sake of shareholders. As important as such moves are, the necessity of information disclosure also must not be forgotten.

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COVID-19 measures to be extended in 6 prefs

The government plans to extend quasi-emergency priority measures in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, Hyogo, Kanagawa and Kyoto prefectures for about another two weeks, according to sources.

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Meaning of U.N. called into question amid Security Council's failures

The U.N. Security Council failed to adopt a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops. The body has not remotely fulfilled its role of preventing war and resolving conflict.

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Firms to foster workers to plug digital shortfall

In a bid to improve business efficiency and develop new services, companies are striving to foster personnel with expertise in digital fields.

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'Legendary' baseball stadium rich in drama

SHIZUOKA -- Kusanagi Stadium in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, is sometimes referred to as a "legendary baseball stadium."

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Fears grow over risk of China, N. Korea, Russia taking advantage of Ukraine turmoil

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the government is on alert for provocations in East Asia by China, Russia and North Korea, which it believes might attempt to take advantage of the turmoil in international affairs.

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Ruling to hinge on if Ghosn aide knew about 'secret pay'

A ruling is set to be handed down Thursday in the trial of Greg Kelly, an aide to former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn who is charged with violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law by understating Ghosn's executive remuneration on the company's securities reports.

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Tokyo businessman holds meeting to discuss situation in Ukraine

A Japanese business consultant who has dealt with Russia and Ukraine organized a meeting at his home in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday to discuss the current situation in Ukraine.

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Economic security Invisible threats / Patent gazette freely exposes defense tech

This is the seventh installment of a series exploring Japan's vulnerabilities in areas such as information and supply networks, which have prompted the government to expedite efforts to pass a law to attain economic security.

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Taiwan's lifting of ban welcome news to Fukushima, 4 prefs

Taiwan has lifted an import ban on food from Fukushima and four other prefectures, imposed in the wake of the 2011 accident at the Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant.

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Z Holdings chief: Line, Yahoo user IDs to be consolidated

Kentaro Kawabe, president of Z Holdings Corp., the parent company of Yahoo Japan Corp. and Line Corp., told The Yomiuri Shimbun that the user IDs for its two subsidiaries will be consolidated to make it more convenient for users.

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A delicious chill

Work to dry Pacific cod in cold outdoor weather is fully underway in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. A local specialty called bodara is made by drying cod both indoors and outdoors, exposing it to cold winds and sunlight from autumn to spring until there is no moisture left inside. The fish shrinks…

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Refugees fleeing Ukraine for Poland face harsh times

MEDYKA, Poland -- After walking 26 kilometers along Ukraine's M11 highway, the border checkpoint with Poland was finally in sight.

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Debate floats on nuclear sharing concept

Some members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and opposition parties are calling for a discussion on seeking a nuclear sharing arrangement with the United States following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Heed IPCC warning on threat to ecosystems posed by climate change

Global warming will not only increase natural disasters such as torrential rain, but also will affect ecosystems and agricultural products. This issue is directly linked to people's lives, and appropriate measures must be devised to contain global warming.

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Defend Japanese manufacturers' supply chains from cyber-attacks

This was a despicable cyber-attack exploiting the vulnerability of a supply chain. Major manufacturers should conduct a comprehensive review of their risks, including those of their business partners.

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Prepare future child-family agency so organization can live up to principles

Will a new agency be able to deal with the problems surrounding children and families and come up with bold measures to overcome the decrease in the number of children? This yet-to-be established agency must be well organized with appropriate staffing to be able to function properly.

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Ramen of Japan / Inspired vegan ramen to make you smile

Ramen is one of Japan's most iconic and beloved dishes. The combinations of broths, noodles and toppings are diverse and continue to evolve. In our "Ramen of Japan" series, our ramen-loving reporters visit, taste and review unique and distinguished ramen shops.

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Removal from SWIFT vital to teach Russia invasion is critical mistake

Sanctions must be imposed to teach Russian President Vladimir Putin that his invasion of Ukraine is a critical mistake.

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Firms wary of possible Russian cyber-attacks

Japanese companies are on alert for possible cyber-attacks following the government's decision to impose economic sanctions on Russia.

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Russia scholar: Putin's neo-Eurasianism keys invasion

What is behind Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Prominent Russian literature scholar Ikuo Kameyama, the president of Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, who once interviewed former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 2014, believes Russian President Vladimir Putin might still be smarting from events of that year. The following is excerpted from…

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UV light-blocking windbreaker helps kids with rare disease

A Japanese apparel manufacturer has developed a special windbreaker for children with xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), a disease that causes extreme sensitivity to UV light, resulting in burn-like blisters and a higher risk of skin cancer.

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Panasonic joins Pasco to serve 'freshly baked' bread in a flash

Panasonic Corp. and Nagoya-based bakery Pasco Shikishima Corp. have started offering cafes, bakeries and restaurants a service that provides "freshly-baked" bread and confectionaries that can be served in about a minute.

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Kitty cat industry sees mega surge

Cats have become a popular companion as people spend more time at home amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and manufacturers are taking advantage of the trend. In 2022, the economic effect of "Nekonomics," or cat economics, is expected to reach almost 2 trillion yen.

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Unazuki aims to be mecca for ski mountaineering

The Unazuki hot spring ski resort in Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, is aiming to become a mecca for ski mountaineering, or skimo, which will make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.

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