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Politics & Government‘Annual Income Barrier’ Could Be Lifted to ¥1.78 Million; Change Was First Agreed on in December 2024
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party intend to raise the “annual income barrier...
December 12, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialFed Cuts Interest Rates: Situation Surrounding U.S. Economy Complicates Central Bank’s Next Moves
The U.S. economy finds itself caught in a dilemma, with concerns over deteriorating employment an...
December 12, 2025
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Economy3 Megabanks to Lend up to ¥2 Trillion to Rapidus; Company Plans to Begin Mass Production of Next-Generation Semiconductors from Fiscal 2027
MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. have indicated their intenti...
December 12, 2025
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General NewsNHK Drama Actress Non Creates Kokeshi-Shaped Lanterns to Ward Off Cold in Iwate Pref.
Visitors to Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, can enjoy a special exhibition featuring kokeshi doll-shaped ...
December 12, 2025
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Defense & SecurityDraft on Japan’s Active Cyber Defense System Moves Ahead
A draft of guidelines on how police and the Self-Defense Forces will implement measures as part o...
December 12, 2025
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General News‘Bear’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Year of Bear Sightings, Attacks (Update1)
The kanji for bear was announced as kanji of the year for 2025 on Friday.
...December 12, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Budget Proposal Passes Lower House: Is It Enough to Win over Opposition, Avoid Difficulties?
The supplementary budget proposal for fiscal 2025, totaling ¥18.3 trillion, was approved at the H...
December 12, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 12)
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December 12, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentChina Issues New Warning Against Travel to Japan, Cites Potential Danger After Earthquake off Aomori Pref. Coast
The Chinese Foreign Ministry again urged its citizens on Thursday to refrain from traveling to Ja...
December 12, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJoint Staff Chief Speaks on Chinese Radar Incident; Says Being Lit Up for 30 Minutes Would Be ‘Highly Stressful’
A top officer in the Self-Defense Forces has commented on the recent incident in which a Chinese ...
December 12, 2025
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ReutersThai PM Moves to Dissolve Parliament, Setting Stage for Elections
BANGKOK, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday t...
December 12, 2025
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Associated PressA Major Strike in Portugal Severely Disrupts Travel and Public Services
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations brought...
December 12, 2025
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Associated PressRwanda-Backed M23 Offensive in Congo’s South Kivu Kills over 400 Civilians
GOMA, Congo (AP) — More than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 armed gro...
December 12, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Climbs on Wall Street Relief Rally; Tech Shares Slip (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed on Friday, notching a third straig...
December 12, 2025
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Associated PressOpen AI, Microsoft Face Lawsuit over ChatGPT’s Alleged Role in Connecticut Murder-Suicide
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI...
December 12, 2025