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General NewsTokyo, Many Regions across Japan Hit with Heavy Snow
Northern to western parts of Japan are hit by heavy snow on Sunday due to strong winter pressure ...
February 8, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Kimura, Kimata Dazzle in Big Air To Claim Gold, Silver
LIVIGNO, Italy — Japanese snowboarders Kira Kimura and Ryoma Kimata won the gold and silver medal...
February 8, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Maruyama Wins Bronze Medal in Women’s Ski Jumping Normal Hill; Norway’s Stroem Soars to Gold
PREDAZZO, Italy — Norway's Anna Odine Stroem struck gold in the women's normal hill ski jumping e...
February 8, 2026
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CompaniesSoftBank Launches AI Service for Call Centers That Converts Harsh Customer Voices into Softer Voices
SoftBank Corp. has launched a corporate service that uses AI to convert the voices of customers w...
February 8, 2026
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EconomyHigh Chocolate Prices Shake Up Valentine’s Lineup at Japan’s Department Stores
Department stores are increasingly expanding their Valentine’s Day product lineup to include bake...
February 8, 2026
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General NewsSchools Should Stress Role of Newspapers in Democracy, Says Japanese Media Group
The next curriculum guidelines for elementary, junior high and high schools should state the nedd...
February 7, 2026
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General NewsMagnitude 4.1 Earthquake Jolts Areas near Mt. Fuji; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck areas near Mt. Fuji at about 8:01 p.m. on Saturday, registering...
February 7, 2026
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General NewsSymptomatic Measles Victim Visited Defense Ministry in Tokyo; May Have Come into Contact with Numerous People
A man confirmed to have contracted measles may have come into contact with an unspecified large n...
February 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Local Firm Develop Rescue Bike to Be Used as Part of Disaster Relief Efforts
SAKAI — The municipal government of Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in collaboration with a local compan...
February 7, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialU.S.-Russia Treaty Expires: Era of Unchecked Nuclear Proliferation Is Perilous
The New START Treaty — a nuclear disarmament framework between the United States and Russia that ...
February 7, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialMilano Olympics Start: Let Games Be a Festival of Peace That Overcomes Division
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have begun with the world order in turmoil amid unrelenting wa...
February 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentParty Leaders Make Final Pitch to Voters on Day Before Poll
Political party leaders made their final pitches to voters on Saturday, the day before the House ...
February 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentHarried Students Face Election, Entrance Exams Simultaneously; Young Voter Turnout a Concern
The House of Representatives election, with voting taking place on Sunday, coincides with the sea...
February 7, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Winter Olympic Games Kick Off in Northern Italy; Athletes March in Simultaneous Opening Ceremonies
MILAN — The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games opened in Northern Italy on Friday. This marks Italy...
February 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Castle’s Keep Could Be Rebuilt in Wood
HIROSHIMA — A plan to rebuild Hiroshima Castle’s keep using wood is under consideration. If under...
February 7, 2026