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Japanese Website Maps Neighbourhoods That Have Noisy Children

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Gossiping adults and boisterous children are identified on the Dorozoku map, which has struck a chord in a country known for its quiet
Chatty neighbours and children letting off steam on the street have become the target of a controversial website in Japan that identifies neighbour...

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Japan Finds New COVID-19 Strain

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ARAB NEWS
 
TOKYO: Japan confirmed a new variant of COVID-19, and an infection cluster emerged at a Tokyo immigration facility, presenting new challenges as the country tries to overcome a third wave of the pandemic.
The new variant has been found in 91 cases in the Kanto area of eastern Japan an...

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Japan's Ruling Party Invites Women To 'Look Not Talk' At Key Meetings

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BBC
 
Days after Japan's Olympics chief was forced to resign over sexist comments, the ruling party has decided to invite women to attend key meetings - as long as they do not speak.
The Liberal Democratic Party proposed allowing five female lawmakers to observe its all-male board meetings.
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Japan Kicks Off COVID Vaccine Drive With Healthcare Workers

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ALJAZEERA
 
Japan begins mass inoculation campaign with just five months to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Japan has launched its COVID-19 inoculation drive, giving the Pfizer vaccine to healthcare workers from selected hospitals across the country as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attempts to...

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Japan Appoints 'Minister Of Loneliness' To Fight Pandemic-Driven Isolation

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WIO NEWS
 
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday launched a cabinet aimed at easing loneliness and stress among its citizens. Suicide rates across the country have increased, marking the first rise in 11 years, prompting officials to find new measures to ease the pressure on people.
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Japan May Delay Covid-19 Timetable For Inoculating Elderly

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Japan plans to start inoculating elderly people only after the coronavirus vaccinations for front-line health workers have been administered, possibly delaying the initially anticipated start date for seniors in April, a senior government official has said.
The move aims to ensure a...

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Tokyo Reports 266 New Coronavirus Cases; Nationwide Tally 961

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 266 new cases of the coronavirus, down 105 from Sunday.
The number (135 men and 131 women) is the result of 6,823 tests conducted on Feb 12.
The most number of cases were 51 people in their 20s, followed by 38 in their 40s...

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Starbucks Japan Unveils Sakura Cherry Blossom Drinkware Range For 2021

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SORA NEWS
 
New collection inspired by…sakura breath?
In Japan, there’s a hint of freshness in the air as February begins its quick march towards spring, bringing the promise of a new season with every step and inching us closer to the blossoming of the nation’s iconic sakura trees.
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Japan Formally Approves Its First COVID-19 Vaccine

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AP NEWS
 
Japan on Sunday formally approved its first COVID-19 vaccine and said it would start nationwide inoculations within days, but months behind the U.S. and many other countries.
Japan’s health ministry said it had approved the vaccine co-developed and supplied by Pfizer Inc.
The announceme...

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Japan Scrambles To Assess Damage After Quake Wreaks Havoc In Tohoku

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The government on Sunday scrambled to gather information after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck off northeastern Japan late the previous night, leaving 150 people injured and causing widespread blackouts.
No tsunami accompanied the quake that struck at 11:07 ...

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