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Govt must present updated strategy to contain the 6th wave of infections

How effective are the measures to be taken this time against a new coronavirus variant that is believed to be highly contagious but also to pose a low risk of severe symptoms?

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Nissan rolls out latest model of iconic Z series

Nissan Motor Corp. unveiled the latest model of its iconic Z sports car at the Tokyo Auto Salon, which ended Sunday.

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Arab nations move against Uighurs for sake of China ties

CAIRO -- Members of the Uighur ethnic minority who fled to the Middle East to escape Chinese government oppression have been detained in countries such as Saudi Arabia and Morocco, with some facing possible deportation to China. These nations appear to be prioritizing their economic interests with China over solidarity…

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Japan's daily total of new novel coronavirus infections hit a record high on Wednesday, with the day's figure exceeding 40,000, according to data being compiled by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

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Households with recuperating patients urged to take measures

Experts have stressed the importance of taking basic measures in households with patients recuperating from coronavirus, as the omicron outbreak has led to a surge in the number of people self-isolating at home.

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Web: Japan's ruling party and Foreign Ministry remain divided over World Heritage recommendation

Conservative members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are pushing for the Sado Gold Mine to be recommended as a UNESCO World Heritage site, putting them at odds with the Foreign Ministry, which is reluctant due to concerns about a backlash from South Korea.

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Companies that are performing well have a responsibility to increase pay

Pay increases are essential for the realization of the "virtuous cycle of growth and distribution" that the government is aiming for. Companies that are performing well must again promote a policy of an increase in wages, which have been stagnant.

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Canned wine's popularity begins to bubble to surface

OSAKA -- Canned wine has recently been enjoying a boost in popularity amid the coronavirus crisis. Its single-helping size and easy portability make it a perfect fit for not just home drinking but for outdoor activities as well.

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Govt eyes quasi-emergency measures from Friday to mid-Feb. for 13 prefectures

The government's policy to apply quasi-emergency priority measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus to 13 prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa and Aichi, was approved on Wednesday morning at a meeting of specialists on basic policy to deal with the pandemic. A formal decision was expected to be made at…

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Consider counterattack capabilities to defend against N. Korea's missiles

North Korea is attempting to improve its missile capabilities by repeatedly launching upgraded missiles. Japan should urgently consider possessing counterattack capabilities as a means of discouraging North Korea from attacking.

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Seven-Eleven to deploy self-checkout registers nationwide by 2025

Seven-Eleven Japan Co. will deploy self-checkout registers at its stores across the country by 2025, allowing customers to make purchases by scanning items with barcode readers and completing payments without the help of a cashier.

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Tokyo shrine prepares bird figures for annual ritual

Finishing touches are added to rows of wooden statuettes of uso, or Eurasian bullfinch, at Kameido Tenjin shrine in Koto Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday. The wooden birds carved by priests and other shrine staff will be used at the shrine's Usokae-shinji ritual on Jan. 23-25.

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Omicron spreading rapidly among children

The daily total of new infections with the novel coronavirus set a new record in Japan on Wednesday with at least 37,000 cases, exceeding Tuesday's 32,197.

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Japan, several prefectures set daily record highs in virus cases

The national total of new infections with the novel coronavirus exceeded 30,000 on Tuesday, marking a single-day record high, according to data being compiled by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

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Japan likely to apply pre-emergency measures in 13 more prefectures

The government is set to decide as early as Wednesday to apply quasi-emergency priority measures to 13 prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa and Aichi, where infections with the novel coronavirus are rapidly spreading.

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Tonga volcano damage glimpsed in satellite images

GENEVA/JAKARTA -- The United Nations Satellite Center (UNOSAT) on Monday released satellite images showing Saturday's eruption of an undersea volcano off Tonga in the South Pacific and the impact of tsunami caused by it.

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N. Korea flaunting progress in its missile development

SEOUL -- North Korea's repeated missile launches are believed to be aimed at showing off its improved nuclear and missile technologies to gain an advantage in its standoff with the United States, with the U.N. Security Council unable to impose additional sanctions due to opposition from China and Russia.

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Social activities in Okinawa Pref. on tightrope

NAHA -- Despite the ongoing spread of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus in Okinawa Prefecture, citizens are unable to get tested quickly. The spread of the virus has kept essential workers who are either infected or were in close contact with infected people from coming to work, leaving…

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Tokyo ward files suit to evict 32 shops allegedly squatting in Asakusa

A cluster of shops near Sensoji temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo is at the center of a dispute with the local government.

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Akihabara cafes work to establish certification system for respectable businesses

Operators of themed cafes in Tokyo's Akihabara district established the Akihabara Concept Shop Union this month, aiming to set up a certification system for quality businesses, and put an end to rip-offs and unscrupulous touting of customers.

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Take lessons from Hanshin tremblor to improve future quake measures

Jan. 17 marked 27 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake. In recent years, there has been a spate of significant earthquakes in various parts of Japan. It is vital to reflect again on the lessons learned from the massive earthquake that claimed the lives of 6,434 people and use them…

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Prefectures need more power to handle pandemic-related crises

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 third installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view such topics. The below was excerpted from remarks by Hideaki…

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Aomori: Bring in new year with a roar

KUROISHI, Aomori -- Artisan Masafumi Abo works day after day to carve kokeshi wooden dolls of this year's Zodiac sign, the tiger.

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Kishida must take initiative in fight against pandemic to boost economy

For a vision of the future to be mapped out, the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country must be contained. The government needs to flexibly deal with the pandemic and take every possible measure to revive the economy.

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More support for younger generations will help older ones, too

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

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