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Yomiuri EditorialWithdrawal from International Organizations: U.S. Makes High-handed Move that Undermines Multilateral Cooperation
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] The United States has furthered its “America First” policy...
January 10, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialMega Solar Power Projects: Strengthen Regulations to Suit Local Circumstances
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Solar power generation is a pillar of renewable energy for...
January 10, 2026
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Japan In FocusMiyazaki: Tatami-Mat Tossed at Shrine in Replay of Japanese Sun Goddess Myth
TAKACHIHO, Miyazaki — The annual ritual of Iwato Nage was held at Amano Iwato Shrine in the town ...
January 10, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, India Plan to Establish Private Sector Dialogue on Economic Security; Countries Aim to Secure Supply Chains
The Japanese and Indian governments plan to establish a new framework for private sector dialogue...
January 10, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s PM Seen Likely to Take Chance on Snap Election to Achieve Stable Administration
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decision to consider dissolving the House of Representatives is b...
January 10, 2026
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Japan In FocusKyoto: Imperial Tea House Given Fresh Roof of Cypress Using Traditional Technique
KYOTO — Work is underway to replace the roof of Seikatei, a tea house located in the Kyoto Sento ...
January 10, 2026
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ScienceJapanese Astronaut Suwa to Stay Aboard ISS Until Around 2027; Japan’s 8th Astronaut to Have Long-Term Stay Aboard ISS
Makoto Suwa will become the 8th Japanese astronaut to complete a long-term stay aboard the Intern...
January 10, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Ruling, Opposition Lawmakers Respond to PM Takaichi Eyeing to Dissolve Lower House
Several lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties responded Saturday to the report that P...
January 10, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentWhen a Japanese Prime Minister Dissolves Lower House, History Is Made — for Better or Worse
For successive prime ministers, dissolution of the House of Representatives — a move often called...
January 10, 2026
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Travel SpotsSnowy Cherry Trees Illuminated Along Frozen Moat in Northern Japan
Snow-covered cherry trees are illuminated above the frozen outer moat of Hirosaki Park in Hirosak...
January 10, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 10)
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January 10, 2026
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ReutersNorth Korea Says Another South Korean Drone Entered Its Airspace
SEOUL, Jan 10 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Saturday that South Korea flew another drone into i...
January 10, 2026
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ReutersSouth Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Faces Potential Death Sentence Request in Trial
SEOUL, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A South Korean court trying former President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrecti...
January 10, 2026
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ReutersSyrian Army Pushes into Aleppo District after Kurdish Groups Reject Withdrawal
ALEPPO, Syria, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Syrian army said it would push into the last Kurdish-held di...
January 10, 2026
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ReutersNew Video Emerges of Minnesota Shooting, Further Inflaming Tensions
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The White House on Friday reposted on social media a video taken f...
January 10, 2026