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Okinawa manufacturers strive for growth by overcoming disadvantages

Okinawa's tourism industry, which has long been the main driver of the prefecture's economy, has been hit hard by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. This has created the challenge of having to diversify the entire industrial structure of the prefecture. Its manufacturing industry is striving to grow by overcoming…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 30, 2022

Honda to procure EV batteries from China, S. Korea manufacturers

Honda Motor Co. plans to procure batteries for its electric vehicles from Chinese and South Korean manufacturers, so it can transport them from near the production bases, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 30, 2022

Home freezer sales show uptick amid pandemic

Home freezers are gaining popularity amid the spread of the novel coronavirus as food-stockpiling consumers hanker after additional freezing space.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 30, 2022

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NGO starts emergency food aid to drought-stricken Afghanistan

Peshawar-kai, a Japanese nongovernmental organization that provides medical and agricultural assistance to Afghanistan, has begun distributing emergency food aid to the drought-stricken country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 30, 2022

Port of Nagoya displaced as nation's largest exporter

NAGOYA -- The Port of Nagoya has lost its crown as the nation's largest exporter of goods, falling from top spot for the first time in 10 years in the wake of a production cut by Toyota Motor Corp.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 30, 2022

Art installation gives new perspective to old Kyoto temple

Mirrors cover the west gate's 38 stone steps at Kiyomizudera temple, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto City, reflecting the sun and sky. The art piece has received quite a bit of attention with visitors posting photos on social media. The installation was planned by Oki Sato, who…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 30, 2022

Pregnant women with coronavirus facing hospital bed shortage

The number of pregnant women infected with the novel coronavirus has surged amid the spread of the omicron variant.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 30, 2022

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Japan must defend Sado Gold Mine, campaign for World Heritage status

It is only natural for the government to nominate valuable cultural properties for World Heritage listing, so why has it caused unnecessary controversy in the country?

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

Tokyo logs 17,433 virus cases

Tokyo confirmed 17,433 new cases of the novel coronavirus Saturday, up 6,206 from a week earlier, and surpassing 10,000 for the fifth consecutive day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

There is much to lose in cheating on college entrance examinations

A smartphone was used for cheating. How can the use of digital devices to cheat be prevented? Relevant organizations must rack their brains.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

Kishida looks to stabilize political base with World Heritage nomination

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision to nominate the Sado Gold Mine for registration on the UNESCO World Heritage list was likely based on a belief that delaying a decision amid opposition from South Korea would not have been supported by members of the Liberal Democratic Party and conservative lawmakers.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

Condominium prices continue to soar

Prices continue to soar for condominiums amid a short supply and historically low interest rates.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

Over 350,000 infected people recuperating at home

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus nationwide who were recuperating at home exceeded 350,000 on Friday, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun tally.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

Close-contact isolation period reduced to 7 days

The government has reduced the recommended isolation period for people who have had close contact with COVID-19 patients from 10 days to seven and has informed prefectural governments, among others, of the decision.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

Hats off

Straw hats are left to dry in the cold air outside the workshop of Tanaka Boshi-ten in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture. This process is meant to remove moisture and tighten the hats' weave, making them more durable. About 400 hats were laid out under the winter sun Friday, at the hat…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

S. Korean presidential candidate emphasizes relations with Japan

SEOUL -- A centrist candidate who plans to run for South Korea's presidency said Friday that if elected, he would put suspend the liquidation of Japanese corporate assets and seek to resolve a related lawsuit through negotiations with the Japanese government.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 29, 2022

Infections surging, tests delayed in Japan

The PCR testing system is increasingly under pressure in areas where the coronavirus is surging. In addition to the tests that have so far been conducted by administrative bodies on people who have been in close contact with coronavirus patients, the demand for free tests for the general public is…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

Studio Ghibli theme park to open in November in Aichi Pref.

NAGOYA -- Ghibli Park, a new theme park based on the Studio Ghibli animated films, was unveiled to the press in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on Thursday. The facility is being jointly developed by the famed animation studio and the prefecture.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

Sado Gold Mine to be recommended as World Heritage site

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Friday that Japan will recommend the Sado Gold Mine as a possible UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

Tokyo logs over 17,000 virus cases

The Tokyo metropolitan government confirmed 17,631 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, hitting a record high for the fourth consecutive day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

Urgent discussions needed to secure funds for employment insurance

The employment insurance program is a safety net to protect the livelihoods of workers. Discussions must be deepened on how to secure financial resources to properly fulfill this role.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

Athletes start arriving in Beijing's Olympic bubble

BEIJING -- The Beijing 2022 Olympic Villages opened Thursday, officially rolling out the welcome mat for about 2,900 athletes from about 90 nations and territories who will compete at the Winter Games that start on Feb. 4.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

University student provides details of national exam ruse

The 19-year-old university student who turned herself into police said she acted alone in the suspected leak of test questions during the national unified university admission exam on Jan. 15, and used a hidden smartphone to record the test questions, according to police sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

People with symptoms to be prioritized for antigen testing amid shortage of kits

Medical institutions and other facilities that conduct testing for people with coronavirus symptoms will be prioritized in the distribution of antigen test kits, which are in short supply amid a surge of infections.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2022

Study: Antibody levels 2.4 times higher after COVID-19 booster

People who had received a third dose of Pfizer Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine had 2.4 times the level of antibodies compared to when they received their second dose, according to a team of Japanese researchers.

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