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CompaniesToyota to Boost Global Hybrid Vehicle Production by 30% in 2028
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to boost its global production of hybrid vehicles to about 6.7 million u...
February 5, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 5)
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February 5, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Environment Ministry Allows Press to See Inside Building Storing, Preparing Soil from Fukushima Meant for Reuse
The Environment Ministry allowed the press on Wednesday to see inside the building where preparat...
February 5, 2026
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General NewsPoképark KANTO Opens, Welcomes Fans from Home and Abroad
Pokémon fans can now visit the first permanent outdoor Pokémon facility, PokéPark KANTO, which of...
February 5, 2026
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ElectionsConsumption Tax Cut Could Cause Headaches for Retailers; Updates to Point-of-Sale Systems Expected to Take Time
Japan’s major political parties have made cutting the consumption tax rate part of their campaign...
February 5, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialExports of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products: Potential Appeal of Japanese Food is Immense
Interest in Japanese food is growing overseas. It is hoped that its immense potential appeal will...
February 5, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTreatment of Foreign Nationals a Key Topic for Lower Election in Japan; Balancing Rights, Regulations Key for Coexistence with Foreigners
Foreign residents now make up 3% of Japan’s total population, with their numbers reaching about 3...
February 5, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialEarly Voting: Expand Use of Early Voting Even in Severe Winter Conditions
The number of people casting early ballots for the House of Representatives election is declining...
February 5, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: ‘G-Road Station’ Offers Nutritional Support to Olympic Athletes; Facility Run by Ajinomoto Serves Japanese Staples
Milan — “G-Road Station,” a facility established by the Japanese Olympic Committee to provide nut...
February 5, 2026
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ReutersHong Kong Scientists Launch AI Model to Better Predict Extreme Weather
HONG KONG (Reuters) — A team of Hong Kong scientists has developed an artificial intelligence wea...
February 5, 2026
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AFP-JIJIStudy: Penguins Bring Forward Breeding as Antarctica Warms
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarct...
February 5, 2026
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BaseballMasataka Yoshida Named Final Samurai Japan Selection for March World Baseball Classic as 30-Man Roster Is Completed
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida was named Wednesday to fill the last remaining spot on...
February 5, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Falls as Tech Shares Drag; Astellas Surges (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, dragged lower by technolo...
February 5, 2026
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General NewsHeavy Snow Forecast to Hit Northern Japan; Pacific Side May See Snow
Warning-level heavy snowfall is expected from Friday to Sunday along the Sea of Japan coast from ...
February 5, 2026
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CompaniesJapanese, Chinese Automakers Roll Out Electric Kei Car Models as Key Strategy to Boost EV Sales in Japan
Japanese and Chinese automakers are strengthening their lineups of lightweight EVs.
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