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Hiroshima considers free coronavirus tests for up to 800,000 people

National Jan 15, 2021

Hiroshima considers free coronavirus tests for up to 800,000 people

The voluntary polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing will target all residents and workers in the heart of the city of Hiroshima, where infection numbers are rising.

Anne Frank and Sadako Sasaki: Two girls that symbolize the horrors of war

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Dec 28, 2020

Anne Frank and Sadako Sasaki: Two girls that symbolize the horrors of war

by Eric Margolis

The 75th anniversary of the end of World War II came amid a pandemic. We take a moment to look back to remember two people in particular who died in that global crisis.

Former farm minister Takamori Yoshikawa's offices raided over money scandal

National / Crime & Legal Dec 25, 2020

Former farm minister Takamori Yoshikawa's offices raided over money scandal

The allegations against the 70-year-old politician, who served under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's predecessor Shinzo Abe, are expected to hurt public support for Suga's government.

18-month jail term sought for lawmaker Anri Kawai over vote-buying

National / Crime & Legal Dec 15, 2020

18-month jail term sought for lawmaker Anri Kawai over vote-buying

Prosecutors have argued that Kawai committed an "unprecedented malicious crime that jolted the foundations of democracy."

Heavyweight Nikai and his scandal-plagued LDP faction ruffling feathers

National / Politics | FYI Dec 15, 2020

Heavyweight Nikai and his scandal-plagued LDP faction ruffling feathers

by Eric Johnston

Allegations of bribery against two former farm ministers now threaten to weaken the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction and its powerful leader.

Hiroshima may be removed from Go To Travel campaign due to rising cases

National Dec 12, 2020

Hiroshima may be removed from Go To Travel campaign due to rising cases

Eating and drinking establishments in the heart of the city will be asked to shorten the hours in which they serve alcohol from Thursday.

Cabinet adviser Koya Nishikawa resigns following shady boating trip

National Dec 9, 2020

Cabinet adviser Koya Nishikawa resigns following shady boating trip

The former head of Akita Foods has said he hosted Nishikawa on an outing on the company yacht in July.

Bird flu confirmed in Hiroshima as central Japan outbreak grows

National Dec 7, 2020

Bird flu confirmed in Hiroshima as central Japan outbreak grows

Bird flu has been detected at a chicken farm in Hiroshima Prefecture, the local government said Monday, prompting it to start culling around 134,000 chickens at the site and other affiliated farms. The H5 strain, which is yet to be confirmed as a highly pathogenic ...

Ex-farm minister suspected of taking bribes from egg production firm representative

National / Crime & Legal Dec 2, 2020

Ex-farm minister suspected of taking bribes from egg production firm representative

The former representative lobbied lawmakers and farm ministry officials on international standards for animal welfare, sources say.

Shoplifting becomes unforeseen side effect of ban on free plastic bags

National / Crime & Legal | Regional Voices: Hiroshima Nov 27, 2020

Shoplifting becomes unforeseen side effect of ban on free plastic bags

More and more customers are now taking advantage of their own personal, reusable bags to conceal unpaid items, making theft harder to spot.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki urge Japan to sign U.N. nuke ban treaty

National Nov 20, 2020

Hiroshima and Nagasaki urge Japan to sign U.N. nuke ban treaty

The letter called on the government to exert leadership in nuclear disarmament talks as the only country to have undergone nuclear attack.

Komeito deputy chief to run for Kawai's Hiroshima seat, riling LDP

National / Politics Nov 20, 2020

Komeito deputy chief to run for Kawai's Hiroshima seat, riling LDP

Tetsuo Saito, now in his ninth term as a Lower House member, says he wants to secure the seat for the ruling coalition.

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