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- Takaichi Seeks Coalition Expansion, with DPFP in Mind
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- Prison-made product sales recoup after pandemic, driven by online promotion
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- Japanese women promoting onigiri, sake in world's most populous India
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- Severe blizzards forecast for areas along Sea of Japan through Monday
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- Japan's ruling LDP eyes Lower House dissolution on Jan. 23
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- FEATURE: Japanese language teaching in U.K. tackling outdated perceptions
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- Despite complete ban, asbestos still causing health problems
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Speculation grows over Jan. dissolution of Japan's lower house
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- 703 People Preparing to Run in Japan's Lower House Election
JIJI PRESS
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- (Update) Early Snap Election Speculation Emerges within Takaichi's LDP
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- Japan’s ‘Rental Family’ Boom Explained
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- Early Snap Election Speculation Emerges within Takaichi's LDP
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan to Quantify Companies' Forest Conservation Efforts
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- Raging wildfire continues to burn in Yamanashi mountain
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- Japan's Average Rice Price Hit New Record High
JIJI PRESS
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- Hiroshima, Nagasaki call for continuing 3 non-nuke principles
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Man Arrested over Murder of Tokyo Audio Company Head
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- Record high poll interest in SDF in wake of disaster relief efforts
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Many parts of Japan to get snow storm in coming holiday weekend
NHK
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- Japan Foreign Minister Motegi sets off on Middle East, Asia tour
NHK
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- Shrine's New Year 'lucky men' race held in western Japan
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- No. of ski resorts in Japan slide 40% from 1999 peak, hit record low
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- Japan sees record train users during New Year holidays
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 10, 2026
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- Spectacular icicles draw a crowd in Japanese town
NHK
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- Bushfire in Yamanashi Pref. still burning
NHK
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- Hokkaido sika deer causing record number of traffic accidents
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Former Red Sox Pitcher, 37, Announces Immediate Retirement From Baseball
Newsweek
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- China Tightens Restrictions on Rare Earth Exports to Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Heavy snow may fall over 3-day weekend in Japan, gov't advises caution
Kyodo News
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- China begins choking off exports of rare earths to Japan: WSJ
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- Japanese astronaut Suwa to make his first space journey around next year
NHK
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- Japan facing heavy snow, winds over 3-day weekend
NHK
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- Lee, Takaichi May Discuss S. Korea's CPTPP Entry at Upcoming Summit
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan to pay royalties to artists, record labels for background music use
Kyodo News
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- Ex-PM Ishiba to Visit UAE as Takaichi's Special Envoy
JIJI PRESS
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- ANA to enter drone delivery business by FY 2028 with eye on remote islands
Kyodo News
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- Japan Eyes Easing Personal Info Rules to Facilitate AI Development
JIJI PRESS
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- China Mourns Death of Ex-Japan Envoy Uichiro Niwa
JIJI PRESS
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- LDP Lawmakers Urge Govt to Clarify Position on U.S. Attack on Venezuela
JIJI PRESS
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- Chubu Electric's Data Fraud Undermines Japan's Nuclear Energy Policy
JIJI PRESS
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- (Update) Japan's Suwa to Go on 1st Space Mission around 2027
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Coincident Economic Index Logs 1st Fall in 3 Months
JIJI PRESS
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- Fire breaks out near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower, no injuries
Kyodo News
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- Japan Govt Ordered to Pay Damages over SDF Officer's Suicide
JIJI PRESS
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- Record 45 pct in Japan Want SDF Enhancement: Survey
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- Forest Fire Continues in Japan's Yamanashi
JIJI PRESS
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- Severe weather, heavy snow to hit Japan over holiday weekend
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Police arrest suspect over fatal ‘duel’ in Tokyo’s Kabukicho area
The Asahi Shimbun
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- (Update) Japan-S. Korea Summit Set for Tues. in Takaichi's Home Prefecture
JIJI PRESS
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- Over 1,000 Tokyo Police Officers March in New Year's Exercise
JIJI PRESS
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- Misinformation continues to take a toll on Kurds living in Saitama
The Asahi Shimbun
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- China tops Japanese public’s security worries in latest government poll
The Asahi Shimbun
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3 days ago
- Japan Govt Vigilant of Trump's "Donroe Doctrine"
JIJI PRESS
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- Former Itochu chairman, China diplomat Uichiro Niwa dies at 86
The Asahi Shimbun
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3 days ago
- Man accused of making and selling porn of 15-year-old girl
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan to explain stance on China’s export controls in U.S. next week, finmin says
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan's Suwa to Go on 1st Space Mission around 2027
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Finance Chief to Attend G-7 Critical Minerals Meeting
JIJI PRESS
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- Medical issue to bring ISS mission to early end for 4 astronauts
Kyodo News
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- Japan Foreign Min. Motegi to Tour Middle East, Asia
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- Japan's household spending rebounded in November
NHK
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- Italian PM Meloni to Visit Japan for Talks with Takaichi
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- Japan defense minister to visit U.S. next week to reaffirm strong alliance
Kyodo News
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- Japan Defense Chief to Meet Hegseth in Washington on Thurs.
JIJI PRESS
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- S. Korean Pres. Lee to Visit Japan for 2 Days from Tues.
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Household Spending Rises 2.9 Pct in Nov.
JIJI PRESS
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- Bushfire burning on mountain west of Tokyo
NHK
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- Japan's Yui, Others to Return from ISS Early
JIJI PRESS
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- Video of Student Assault Triggers Probes in Japan's Tochigi
JIJI PRESS
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- Man Found Dead in Tokyo Apartment Has Defensive Wounds
JIJI PRESS
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- FEATURE: Mini 4WD jeepney models drawing fans in Philippines after Japan reissue
Kyodo News
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- South Korean President Lee to visit Japan from Tuesday
Kyodo News
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- "Girl with a Pearl Earring" to be Exhibited in Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 9, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Komeito Struggles to Find Its Way after Leaving Ruling Bloc
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Petrochemical Industry Moving Ahead with Realignment
JIJI PRESS
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- Nagoya group helps foreign seniors navigate health system
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Residents urged to evacuate in central Japan as wildfire continues
Kyodo News
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- Mapped: US Intel Planes Fly Pacific Missions
Newsweek
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- Ex-Itochu Pres., Japan Envoy to China Uichiro Niwa Dies at 86
JIJI PRESS
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- Former Japanese Ambassador to China Niwa Uichiro dies
NHK
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- Fake videos go viral on TikTok following Jan. 6 earthquakes in western Japan
NHK
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- Man Found Dead with Massive Bleeding in Tokyo Apartment
JIJI PRESS
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- China-bound exports of Japanese sake, food items delayed amid row
Kyodo News
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- Seven & i, Aeon Post Operating Profit Growth in March-Nov.
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan 2025 EV sales up 1.6%, growth slows amid lack of chargers
Kyodo News
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- Ex-SDF member Gonoi to settle with state, ex-colleague over sexual assault
Kyodo News
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- China Suggests Civilian-Use Goods Not Subject to Export Ban on Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Number of Japanese nationals living in China fell in 2025
NHK
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- Map Shows Japan’s Nuclear Power As World’s Biggest Plant Nears Restart
Newsweek
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- Japanese nuclear power firm apologizes for inappropriate use of quake data
NHK
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- BOJ maintains economic views of all 9 regions as U.S. tariff impact eases
Kyodo News
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- BOJ Keeps Economic Views Unchanged for All 9 Regions
JIJI PRESS
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- Osaka police officer hit by car and carried on hood for 700 meters
NHK
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- Tokyo science university to offer accelerated 2-degree course
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan’s real wages fall for 11th straight month
The Asahi Shimbun
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- 4 Nippon Ishin local politicians dodge paying NHI premiums
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan urges China to lift ban on exports of dual-use items
Kyodo News
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- 5th Retrial Plea Filed for 1979 Murder in Osaki, Kagoshima Pref.
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Govt Spokesman Warns of Fake Video Misusing His Image
JIJI PRESS
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6 days ago
- Analysts expect new Tokyo condo prices to stay high in 2026
NHK
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6 days ago
- (Update) Japan Urges China to Revoke Dual-Use Goods Export Ban
JIJI PRESS
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6 days ago
- Students learn to make traditional Japanese rice dish eaten for good health
NHK
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- Japan's Nikkei stock index dips on China's export controls
NHK
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- Earthquakes continue to shake western Japan after strong jolt on Tuesday morning
NHK
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6 days ago
- Ex-Fukui governor sent 1,000 sexually harassing texts to staff: report
Kyodo News
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6 days ago
- G-7 Foreign Chiefs Affirm Cooperation over Venezuela Situation
JIJI PRESS
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6 days ago
- Nagasaki, Okinawa Make N.Y. Times' 52 Places to Go in 2026
JIJI PRESS
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6 days ago
- Ex-Taiwan Premier Hsieh Named Head of Liaison Body with Japan
JIJI PRESS
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6 days ago
- FOCUS: IT growth, waning tariff impact to propel Japan firms' profits in FY 2026
Kyodo News
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6 days ago
- Sumo: Mongolian rookie Asahifuji carries high expectations with ring name
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 7, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Feudal merchant town lives up to its boast of being ‘better than Edo’
The Asahi Shimbun
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- (Update 3) Powerful Quakes Strike Western Japan
JIJI PRESS
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6 days ago
- Japan nuclear regulator mulls fresh screening for Hamaoka plant, sources say
NHK
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6 days ago
- China steps up export controls on Japan of dual-use items
NHK
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- China Bans Exports of Dual-Use Goods to Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Images posted on X altered by generative AI to show inappropriate content
NHK
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- (Update 2) Powerful Quakes Strike Western Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- (Update) LDP's Suzuki Voices Hope for DPFP Joining Ruling Bloc
JIJI PRESS
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- Takaichi Vows to Drive Economic Growth
JIJI PRESS
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- Chubu Electric's Data Cherry-Picking Discovered via Whistleblowing
JIJI PRESS
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- Tokyo firefighters hold New Year's drills with traditional stunts
NHK
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- Sony Honda Mobility to sell electric vehicle in Japan in first half of 2027
NHK
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- PM Takaichi: South Korean president, Italian prime minister plan to visit Japan
NHK
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- Nearly 1,000 Sex Videos Shared in Polygamous Family Case
JIJI PRESS
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- China tightens export control of Japan-bound dual-use items amid row
Kyodo News
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- 60 Pct in Japan Uninformed of Mobile Battery Disposal Methods
JIJI PRESS
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- Photo Shows Armed Chinese Bomber Intercepted by US Ally
Newsweek
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- Japan Traffic Deaths Hit Record Low in 2025
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Launches Campaign to Encourage Children to Talk about Problems
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan anime film "Scarlet" earns Annie nominations
Kyodo News
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6 days ago
- Strong quake and aftershocks rattle across western Japan
The Asahi Shimbun
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6 days ago
- Hokkaido police search ski resort operator's office over boy's death
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- (Update) Powerful Earthquakes Strike Western Japan
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Japan's key stock indexes close at record highs
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Japan to keep close watch on developments over Venezuela
NHK
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- Anglers flock to frozen lake in Hokkaido for smelt fishing
NHK
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7 days ago
- Japan Avoids Legal Assessment of U.S. Strike on Venezuela
JIJI PRESS
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- LDP's Suzuki Voices Hope for DPFP Joining Ruling Bloc
JIJI PRESS
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- Baseball: New signing Imai says title aspirations drew him to Houston
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- "Scarlet" Earns 3 Nominations for Annie Awards
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Japan Sets 10-Year JGB Coupon at 28-Year High of 2.1 Pct
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Japan Police Provide Protection in 544 "Dark" Job Cases
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Actor Hirosue fined 700,000 yen for negligent driving causing injury
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- INTERVIEW: Tokyo Gov. Negative on Addressing Tax Revenue Gaps
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Powerful Earthquakes Strike Western Japan
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- M6.2 quake rattles western Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Strong earthquake strikes western Japan, no tsunami risk
NHK
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7 days ago
- Tokyo Boosting Support for Accessibility to Arts
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Japanese nuclear plant operator may have misused quake data for restart
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- 6 Japanese Automakers' U.S. Sales Up 2.4 Pct in 2025
JIJI PRESS
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- Facility Dogs Comfort Hospitalized Children in Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 6, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Traditional New Year flower arrangement ceremony held in Kyoto
NHK
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- Japan's nuclear regulator to discuss improper data issue over Hamaoka plant
NHK
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7 days ago
- Nuclear power firm in Japan used improper data during watchdog evaluation
NHK
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7 days ago
- JR Rail Passengers Up 5 Pct Over Year-End, New Year Holidays
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Securities firm leaders upbeat on Japan's stock market outlook
NHK
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- Airlines in Japan see rise in New Year passengers, driven by overseas travel
NHK
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- (Update) Japan to Set Up Social Security Reform Council in Jan.: Takaichi
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Multiseat Constituencies Key Issue in Lower House Reforms
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- (Update) Chubu Electric May Have Underestimated N-Plant Quake Risks
JIJI PRESS
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- New vehicle sales in Japan up 3.2% in 2025
NHK
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- Japan PM Takaichi seeks dialogue with China as tensions remain
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Chinese Bombers Fly over Pacific off Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Misuse of Loss Prevention Tags for Stalking on Rise in Japan
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Japanese Eggs, Milk Savored by Foreign Visitors
JIJI PRESS
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- TEPCO head renews vow to decommission Fukushima nuclear plant
NHK
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- PM Takaichi holds first news conference of new year
NHK
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7 days ago
- Japanese star Okamoto signs 4-year deal with MLB's Toronto Blue Jays
NHK
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- Major firms add dating app service as perk for employees
The Asahi Shimbun
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7 days ago
- Chubu Electric admits to flawed safety review of nuclear plant
The Asahi Shimbun
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7 days ago
- Chubu Electric May Have Underestimated N-Plant Quake Risks
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Japan starts year's 1st day of work amid domestic, diplomatic challenges
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Better Dental Health, Longer Life: Studies
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Japan to Set Up Social Security Reform Council in Jan.: Takaichi
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- (Update 2) Nikkei Average Surges on 1st Day of 2026 Trading
JIJI PRESS
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- Foreign groups fear spread of misinformation during disasters
The Asahi Shimbun
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8 days ago
- Children take part in new year calligraphy event
NHK
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- Premium cherries fetch over 1 mil. yen in year's 1st auctions in Japan
Kyodo News
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8 days ago
- Japan Opposition Leaders Worry about U.S. Attacks on Venezuela
JIJI PRESS
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8 days ago
- FOCUS: End of Japan's 26-year ruling coalition forcing Komeito to rethink future
Kyodo News
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8 days ago
- Scandal-Hit Ex-Mayor Files Candidacy for Election in Central Japan
JIJI PRESS
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8 days ago
- New Year's Tuna Auction Logs Record 510 M. Yen
JIJI PRESS
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- Sushi chain buys tuna for record 510.3 mil. yen at New Year auction
Kyodo News
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- Children brave cold to practice karate in western Japan city
NHK
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- Assets of Japan's New Upper House Members Average 30.82 M. Yen
JIJI PRESS
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- FEATURE: Japan's hospital dogs bring moments of normalcy to seriously ill children
Kyodo News
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8 days ago
- Nikkei stock index rises over 2% early on 1st trading day of 2026
Kyodo News
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8 days ago
- Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 5, 2026
Kyodo News
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8 days ago
- BOJ Likely to Pursue Further Rate Hikes This Year
JIJI PRESS
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8 days ago
- Ancient ball-kicking game performed to mark New Year at Kyoto shrine
NHK
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8 days ago
- Japan's ex-Defense Minister Onodera leaves for Israel to meet PM Netanyahu
NHK
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8 days ago
- (Update 4) N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles into Sea of Japan
JIJI PRESS
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8 days ago
- Japan CDP Chief Criticizes U.S. Strike on Venezuela
JIJI PRESS
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8 days ago
- Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1
Kyodo News
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