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Japan needs to invest in people, support younger generation

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan with the pandemic, foreign affairs, the economy and other issues. This is the fourth installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view such topics. The below was excerpted from remarks by Ken…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 17, 2022

Kishida aims to pursue pandemic measures, 'new capitalism' in tandem

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged in his policy speech upon convening the ordinary Diet session Monday to not only handle the pandemic, but also double "investment in human resources."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 17, 2022

Unusual tide level changes delayed tsunami warnings after Tonga eruption

The Japan Meteorological Agency did not issue tsunami warnings until 11 hours after the volcanic eruption in Tonga, due to tide level changes that differed from what Japan is used to seeing with tsunami caused by an earthquake.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 17, 2022

Patient mourns doctor's death a month after Osaka clinic arson attack

A strong sense of loss continues to linger a month after 25 people were killed in an arson attack at a psychiatric clinic in Osaka.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 17, 2022

Coins melted in fire after Great Hanshin Earthquake on display in Kobe

KOBE -- Monday marked 27 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake in which 6,434 lives were claimed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 17, 2022

Let's never forget

Lanterns form the character for "forget" and the date "1.17" on Monday at a ceremony marking the 27th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake, which claimed 6,434 lives. As of 7 a.m. Monday, about 4,000 people were present at the memorial service at Kobe East Park in Chuo Ward, Kobe.…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 17, 2022

Map out measures to get through cold spells amid tight power supply

As the severe cold spell continues, the balance between supply and demand for electricity is again becoming strained this year. The public and private sectors, including consumers, must reexamine measures to avoid a shortage of electricity, which is essential for daily life.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 16, 2022

Tokyo tops 4,000 new infections for 3rd consecutive day

Tokyo confirmed 4,172 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus on Sunday, exceeding 4,000 for the third consecutive day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 16, 2022

Create system in which employees, job seekers can pursue new learning

Investment in people is a source of growth. An environment must be created in which working people and job seekers who want to acquire new knowledge and skills can learn again in a variety of ways.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 16, 2022

FSA to banks: Protect holders of foreign currency-denominated insurance

The Financial Services Agency will urge financial institutions selling foreign currency-denominated insurance to reinforce efforts to protect their customers, as an increasing number of senior citizens are experiencing problems after signing contracts without fully understanding the products.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 16, 2022