TEPCO bungles placement of 100 fire detectors at nuclear plant
September 20, 2021
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Plan to use facial recognition at JR East stations to spot ex-cons iced
September 22, 2021 East Japan Railway Co. has suspended a program to use facial recognition to track ex-convicts who turn up at its stations. A company official said Sept. 21 the decision was made “because a social consensus has not yet been reached” on the issue.
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at-home deaths in Tokyo soar in younger patients
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Doubts raised on lifting state of emergency for all 19 prefectures
September 22, 2021 The COVID-19 state of emergency for 19 prefectures is scheduled to end on Sept. 30, but some government officials are skeptical about a blanket lifting of the measures.
New dads eligible for 1 month of child care leave right after birth
September 22, 2021
Remote isles in Okinawa suffer worst infection rates in Japan
September 21, 2021
Tokyo COVID-19 tally at 253, first time under 300 in 3 months
September 21, 2021
Opposition CDP pins nation’s economic woes on Abenomics
September 21, 2021
Ex-top court justice says Abe Cabinet violated Constitution
September 21, 2021
CDP manifesto seeks to draw support in local communities
September 20, 2021
BOJ keeps policy steady, offers bleaker view on exports, output
September 22, 2021
Tokyo Metro eyes extending 2 subway lines to ease congestion
September 21, 2021
Tokyo official: No way we can assess economic impact of Games
September 21, 2021
China’s overseas coal power retreat could wipe out $50 billion of investment
September 22, 2021
Manila mayor, ex-scavenger and actor, to seek presidency
September 22, 2021
Evergrande to make bond coupon payment, easing market jitters
September 22, 2021
Decimal system in use in Japan well over 2,000 years ago
September 22, 2021
Social media a boon to finding new animal, plant species
September 22, 2021
Health ministry changes to trials likely to speed up path to Japan jab
September 21, 2021
Ancient glass beads dug up in Fukuoka came from Silk Road
September 21, 2021
Tokyo exhibition features 139 portraits by Tadanori Yokoo
September 20, 2021
Kanazawa style considered the curry champion in Ishikawa
September 19, 2021
Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan/ Lamune Onsen Hot Spring House: Bathing in bubbles offers an invigoratingly fizzy experience
September 21, 2021
Mature, friendly look the boast of new Kamome Shinkansen
September 14, 2021
Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan/ Noritake Garden: Ceramics maker today produces more than fancy table settings
September 7, 2021
TEPCO bungles placement of 100 fire detectors at nuclear plant
September 20, 2021
Tokyo official: No way we can assess economic impact of Games
September 21, 2021
Japanese scientists plan to launch wooden satellite in 2023
September 13, 2021
GOHAN LAB/ Ginger milk pudding: Enzyme in ginger gets Cantonese treat to turn out soft and jiggly
September 22, 2021
ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray
September 17, 2021
Author Murakami criticizes Japan PM over pandemic measures
August 30, 2021
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September 10, 2021
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