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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan-U.S. Summit: Alliance Enters Era of Contributing to the World / Work Together to Restore Peace
The international scene has been in turmoil. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is the second state le...
February 10, 2025
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Politics & Government
Ishiba: Legal Details Need to be Hashed Out On U.S. Steel; Discussions Will Distinguish Between Acquisition, Investment
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday that he expects legal work will be needed to clarify th...
February 10, 2025
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Politics & Government
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba Says Trump May Visit Japan During 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on a Japanese TV program Sunday that U.S. President Donald Tru...
February 10, 2025
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Politics & Government
Ishiba Goes Against His Instincts to Laud Trump, Hoping It Will Reap Benefits for Japan
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba offered lavish praise for U.S. President Donald Trump ...
February 10, 2025
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Reuters
Japan Weather Bureau Says No Signs of El Nino, La Nina
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Japan's weather bureau said on Monday there were no clear indications o...
February 10, 2025
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Politics & Government
Trump Eyes Future Confrontation with China; Emphasizes Japan-U.S. Alliance in White House Meeting with Ishiba
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump made clear his emphasis on the Japan-U.S. alliance durin...
February 10, 2025
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Travel Spots
Candles Add Warmth to Snow Festival in Iwate Pref. Town; 16,000 Candles Lit for 1-Day Event
Candles warmly light up snow huts and cast fantastic silhouettes during the “Yukiakari in Nishiwa...
February 10, 2025
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Reuters
Chinese Marriages Slid by a Fifth in 2024, Further Fanning Birthrate Concerns
HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Marriages in China dropped by a fifth last year despite manifold ef...
February 10, 2025
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Other Sports
Eagles Deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl Three-Peat with Dominant Defense in 40-22 Rout
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denie...
February 10, 2025
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Reuters
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Nearly Flat as Market Ponders Trump Tariff Threats (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Monday, as investors weighed...
February 10, 2025
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Economy
Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits Record High in 2024
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s current account surplus hit a record high in 2024 mainly because of hi...
February 10, 2025
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Science
Health Ministry Introducing System to Assist with Organ Donations; Institutions Inexperienced in Brain-Dead Donations Get Help
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry this year started rolling out an online system to enable a...
February 10, 2025
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General News
Sinkhole Disaster Boost Sales of Water-Saving Products; Saitama Residents Asked to Lessen Use of Sewer System
In the 12 cities and towns where the Saitama prefectural government has called on people to reduc...
February 10, 2025
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Reuters
Nippon Steel Considering ‘Bold’ Revision to US Steel Buyout, Government Spokesperson Says (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nippon Steel on Monday declined to comment on U.S. President Donald Tru...
February 10, 2025
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Reuters
Japan’s Nikkei Slides As Tariff Concerns, Wall Street Losses Weigh
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average declined in early trade on Monday as tariff risks ...
February 10, 2025