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COVID-19 beds increasingly occupied by elderly patients

Many hospital beds secured for COVID-19 patients are being occupied by infected elderly patients. In Tokyo, more than half the patients using the beds are at least 60 years old.

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Unwanted 'Abenomask' now in high demand

The cloth masks that no one seemed to want early in the pandemic are now in hot demand.

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Biden may visit Japan in latter half of May

The Japanese and U.S. governments have begun making arrangements for Joe Biden's first visit to Japan as U.S. president, possibly in the latter half of May, according to sources.

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Prosecutors must take committee's decision on indictments seriously

The public was not convinced by prosecutors' decision not to indict local politicians and others who received large sums of cash during an election. The prosecutors office must take seriously the judgment that called for strict punishment.

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Cooperating in N. Korea's missile development can never be allowed

North Korea has again launched a ballistic missile. The international community must step up pressure to stop the outflow of related materials and technology from Russia and China.

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Expert: North Korea's nuclear missile system 'fully established'

SEOUL -- North Korea's confirmation that it tested its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday indicates Pyongyang has the capability to deploy weapons that could target the U.S. territory of Guam.

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Many paring back on eating amid pandemic

There is a growing trend of eating "more than a snack but less than a meal" during mealtimes each day as many believe eating the same portion size as they did before the pandemic would be too much for their less active lifestyles. Businesses have picked up on the trend…

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Aomori restaurants, authorities try to reduce residents' salt intake

AOMORI -- A steady stream of female customers heads to the Menya Toromo ramen restaurant in Aomori City at lunchtime, where a sign outside advertises its "natural dashi."

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City of Ishigaki conducts marine investigation around Senkaku Islands

The municipal government of Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture has conducted a marine investigation around the Senkaku Islands to collect data for environmental conservation.

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Anago eels delight visitors at Yokohama aquarium

Anago eels peek out of objects shaped like sushi rolls, delighting visitors of the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama. The popular seasonal attraction features tubes resembling ehomaki rolled sushi, which is served on Setsubun, which falls on Feb. 3. The idea for creating the ehomaki tubes first came…

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The Xi Games 2 : Bold proclamations leave many feeling left behind

"The goal of 'getting 300 million people involved in winter sports' has become a reality," said Li Sen, director general of the General Planning Department of the 2022 Beijing organizing committee, during a Jan. 13 press conference in Beijing.

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Efforts underway to reduce food waste using dynamic pricing in Tokyo supermarket

A test using a dynamic pricing system that aims to reduce food waste of still-edible products is being conducted at a supermarket in Tokyo.

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Variant of omicron variant spreading in Japan, world

Sunday marked two years since the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

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Will public discussion in U.S. pave way for central bank digital currencies?

The Federal Reserve Board has released its first report outlining potential benefits and challenges to overcome concerning digital currencies issued by central banks.

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Companies must prepare for rapid increase in staff unable to work

The spread of the novel coronavirus has caused various disruptions in business activities that support people's daily lives. Companies are urged to accelerate their efforts to establish systems that will enable them to continue their operations even if the number of employees who cannot work increases.

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Toasty tour

Riverboat tourists in Nagoya stay warm over the weekend with their legs under a kotatsu, a table with a heater underneath and a blanket to keep in the heat.

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SDF COVID-19 booster rollout starts in Tokyo

The Self-Defense Forces started a mass vaccination drive for COVID-19 booster shots at Otemachi Government Building No. 3 in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Monday morning.

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CCP-led preparations dictate only success

BEIJING -- Beijing will be the first city in history to have hosted the Summer and Winter Olympics when the Winter Games start on Feb. 4.

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Japan to abolish age limit on protective custody for children

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has decided to abolish the age limit on support for children and young people who are taken into care due to abuse or poverty and live in protective facilities or foster homes.

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Rare Okinawa bird bouncing back

NAHA -- Forty years have passed since researchers discovered the Okinawa rail, a rare, flightless bird found only in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture.

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Govt looks to have more Japanese executives in international organizations

The government has been working even harder to help Japanese nationals earn executive positions in international organizations. The goal is to obtain a key role in setting international rules by having more executives in the organizations.

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Photo exhibition shows unknown sides of novelist Ogai Mori

A special exhibition of photos of novelist Ogai Mori (1862-1922), commemorating the 160th anniversary of his birth and the centenary of his death, is currently being held at the Mori Ogai Memorial Museum in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.

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Smartphone rentals help disadvantaged in Japan secure places to live and work

Having a smartphone and access to Wi-Fi has become an indispensable part of finding a job and a place to live. Various groups and organizations are working to provide these vital tools to people in need, backed by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry and local governments.

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Japan must accelerate development of next-generation mainstay rocket

The business of space development is entering a new era of competition.

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Build trust with primary school children under new teaching system

Teaching in elementary schools, where almost all subjects are currently handled by homeroom teachers, is about to change. Highly specialized teachers and homeroom teachers should work together to provide effective instruction.

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