Japan declares coronavirus state of emergency for 3rd time

Japan declares coronavirus state of emergency for 3rd time

Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus in Tokyo and three western Japan prefec...

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Fukushima governor seeks prime minister's support over nuclear plant water release

Fukushima governor seeks prime minister's support over nuclear plant water release

Fukushima Governor Uchibori Masao seeks Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide’s support over the central government’s plan to re...

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PM Suga sets new target of 46% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by FY 2030

PM Suga sets new target of 46% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by FY 2030

Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide sets a new target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent from fiscal 2013 leve...

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Muji brand drinks to switch from plastic to aluminum bottles

Muji brand drinks to switch from plastic to aluminum bottles

Ryohin Keikaku says it will switch from plastic to aluminum bottles for Muji brand beverages.

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Japan to look into Chinese IT firm's investment into Rakuten

Japan to look into Chinese IT firm's investment into Rakuten

The Japanese government will look into a Chinese IT firm’s investment into e-commerce company Rakuten over possible secu...

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Self-driving cars run on public roads

Self-driving cars run on public roads

The Japanese government, auto manufacturers and a university test self-driving cars on public roads in Tokyo.

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Coronavirus pandemic changes recruitment in Japan

Coronavirus pandemic changes recruitment in Japan

Recruitment is greatly affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as it wipes out tourism and brings people online.

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Two mangoes fetch 200,000 yen in season's first auction

Two mangoes fetch 200,000 yen in season's first auction

A pair of premium mangoes fetches 200,000 yen in the season's first auction for the fruit in southwestern Japan.

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Famous snow corridor reopens in central Japan

Famous snow corridor reopens in central Japan

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route has fully reopened again after part of the road closed for the winter is cut through up...

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Keikyu unveils new train model with electric outlet for each seat

Keikyu unveils new train model with electric outlet for each seat

Keikyu unveils a new train model equipped with an electric outlet for each seat.

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