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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Kokomo Murase Comes Out on Top After Overcoming Obstacles, Aiming for Greater Heights in Competition
Kokomo Murase delivered a stunning performance on the Olympic stage, bringing Japan its first Oly...
February 12, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Constitutional Revision Debate Expected to be Revived After LDP Secures Lower House Majority
Diet debates on Constitutional revision are likely to begin after the Liberal Democratic Party ga...
February 12, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Takaichi Drives Ahead With Priority Policies, Promotes Discussion of Consumption Tax Cuts
Following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s historic victory in the House of Representatives ...
February 11, 2026
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General NewsChemical Tanker Collides with Fishing Boat off Kobe with No Fuel Leak Reported; 1 Known Injury, No Fatalities
The captain of a chemical tanker, which was sailing off Kobe, reported to the Kobe Coast Guard Of...
February 11, 2026
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General NewsFuju Kamio, Former Idol Group Member Yurina Hirate Announce Marriage
Actor Fuju Kamio and Yurina Hirate, a former member of the idol girls band Keyakizaka46, have bee...
February 11, 2026
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Politics & Government2 CRA Lawmakers Announced Leadership Run; Former Komeito Members Won’t Run to Be New Leader
Two Centrist Reform Alliance lawmakers announced on Wednesday their intention to run in the party...
February 11, 2026
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Travel SpotsIce Sculptures Illuminated in Rainbow Color at Hokkaido Festival
KAMIKAWA, Hokkaido — The annual Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival has started in Kamikawa, Hokkaido...
February 11, 2026
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General NewsMemorial Hall for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo Planned to Be Built on Yumeshima Artificial Island Where Intl Event Took Place
OSAKA — A memorial hall will be built at the site of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in Konohana Ward,...
February 11, 2026
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General NewsKorean Air to Increase Niigata-Seoul Flights to Daily Service Starting on June 1
Korean Air announced Tuesday that it will increase direct flights between Niigata and Seoul from ...
February 11, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan Narrowly Takes Bronze in Ski Jumping Mixed Team Event; Nikaido’s High Score Proves Decider
Japan took bronze in the ski jumping mixed team event at the Milano Cortina Winter Games on Tuesd...
February 11, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialTakaichi and Financial Markets: Maintaining Confidence is Crucial for Stable Government
For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to maintain stable governance, it is crucial to sustain the con...
February 11, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialDouble Elections in Osaka Pref.: Victories Cannot be Seen as Gaining Public Support for Metropolis Plan
Even if the aim is to advance a long-cherished policy of the Japan Innovation Party, how would th...
February 11, 2026
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General NewsMeasles Patient Stayed in Sapporo, Possibly Had Contact with Unspecified Number of People
SAPPORO — A measles patient stayed in Sapporo and may have come into contact with an unspecified ...
February 11, 2026
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ElectionsTakaichi Wins Most Votes in a Single-Seat Constituency; Liberal Democratic Party Takes 18 Slots on Top 20 List
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured 193,708 votes in her Nara Constituency No. 2 in Sunday’s Ho...
February 11, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s LDP Likely Sees ¥2.8 Bil. Increase in Political Subsidy after Election
The result of Sunday’s House of Representatives election will boost political subsides to be gran...
February 11, 2026