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Hato Bus employees celebrate start of new journey

Ten employees at Hato Bus Co. participated in a Coming-of-Age Day ceremony in Tokyo on Friday, the first arranged by the company since 2019 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 8, 2022

Mt. Fuji to stand in for Martian moon

Researchers will use drones and artificial intelligence to observe Mt. Fuji, in preparation for a project to bring back rocks and other materials from the Martian moon of Phobos.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 8, 2022

Keio University professor: Share problems, visions for the future at 2025 expo

As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to change our lives and behavior, people's values are also becoming more focused on a sustainable future on a global scale. Progress in digitization is hastening the sharing and utilization of data. How will society change to achieve a better future?

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 8, 2022

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Japan to allow in China, Saudi soccer teams for World Cup qualifiers

National soccer team members for China and Saudi Arabia will be allowed to visit Japan exceptionally for two matches in the final round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Okinawa logs over 1,400 cases

The total number of new novel coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 6,000 on Friday, for the first time since Sept. 15 last year, according to The Yomiuri Shimbun's tally.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

New U.S. ambassador to Japan calls Japan-U.S. alliance 'bulwark' in Indo-Pacific region

WASHINGTON -- Rahm Emanuel, who will soon arrive in Japan as the new U.S. ambassador, has expressed his intention to strengthen the bilateral alliance to realize a "free and open Indo-Pacific" through cooperation between the two countries.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Okinawa, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi under priority measures from Sunday

The government decided Friday to apply quasi-emergency priority measures to Okinawa, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures, which have seen rapid increases in coronavirus infection cases in and around U.S. military bases.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

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Government failed to confirm infection measures at U.S. bases

Coronavirus cases have surged in Okinawa and Yamaguchi prefectures, where U.S. military bases are located. A possibility has been mooted that the omicron variant has been spreading in those areas because of the bases, via personnel who entered the country from the U.S. and other countries.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Tokyo sees heavy snowfall and coldest weather of the season

The greater Tokyo area experienced the coldest weather of the season Friday morning, a day after a heavy snowfall that prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue its first heavy snow warning for central Tokyo in four years.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Tokyo exhibition showcases traditional Japanese performing arts

A special exhibition showcasing traditional Japanese performing arts opened Friday at the Tokyo National Museum in Taito Ward, Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Local governments blame U.S. bases for omicron surge

IWAKUNI/YOKOSUKA -- Amid a nationwide surge in omicron coronavirus cases, Okinawa Prefecture and other local governments are pointing the finger at U.S. military bases in the country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Omicron infections seen in 46% of cases in Japan

Nearly half of the novel coronavirus infections reported nationwide in a recent seven-day period were believed to be omicron variant cases, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Work to ensure medical treatment amid omicron variant's rapid spread

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus has begun to increase again. It is necessary to strengthen infection control measures and establish a system to provide appropriate medical care services to all patients.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Tokyo aims to install solar panels at 2,000 facilities

The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to install solar panels at more than 2,000 facilities it owns, including apartment buildings, police boxes and fire stations, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 7, 2022

Attract semiconductor manufacturers to strengthen domestic industry

Countries are actively trying to attract semiconductor manufacturers. Japan needs to promote human resource development and revitalize its semiconductor industry while putting necessary systems in place.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

Tokyo logs 641 virus cases

Tokyo confirmed 641 new coronavirus cases Thursday, up 577 from a week earlier and exceeding 600 for the first time since Sept. 18, when the capital logged 865 cases.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

Govt set to apply priority measures for Okinawa, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi prefectures

The central government is expected to apply emergency-level COVID-19 measures for Okinawa, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures amid a surge of coronavirus cases in those areas.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

At least 5 days required to confirm omicron infection

Five to seven days are needed to confirm infection with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, due to a three-step process based on a notice from the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

Struggling against domestic trends, sake brewers seek to broaden global appeal

Japan's sake industry is looking for ways to get the drink flowing again. Domestic shipments of the traditional beverage are diminishing in an era when more people are drinking less, with the novel coronavirus pandemic accelerating that trend. But in a contrasting trend abroad, sake exports have been steadily increasing.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

First brushwork of the year: Kakizome calligraphy event held in Tokyo

Participants write characters for a kakizome calligraphy event at the Nippon Budokan stadium in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday. Kakizome means calligraphy written at the start of the year. It was the first time in three years the competitive event has been held. The last two events were canceled because…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

OPEC+ needs to create stable crude oil supply to support global growth

High crude oil prices continue to be a reason for inflation worldwide. Oil-producing countries need to make efforts to create a stable supply of crude oil to contribute to sustainable growth in the global economy.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

High-end mirrorless single-lens cameras shaking up market

Mirrorless single-lens cameras, first released as entry-level cameras for beginners, have been evolving so quickly that even professional photographers are now finding their latest high-tech features useful.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

N. Korea should stop folly of launching missiles, furthering isolation

What does North Korea think it can gain by promoting nuclear and missile development that threatens regional stability? The international community must put more sanctions pressure on Pyongyang to stop its folly.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 6, 2022

Rising conductor Nodoka Okisawa faces music naturally

With a baton in her hand and wins in major classical music competitions under her belt, Nodoka Okisawa is a flourishing up-and-coming conductor living in Berlin.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022

Labor shortages overshadow economic recovery in Japan

Despite a gradual improvement in economic conditions, a labor shortage is slowly starting to bite in industries such as restaurants and manufacturing in which many people decided to switch jobs while on furlough amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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