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General NewsJapan Lifts Subsequent Earthquake Advisory in Northern Japan, Issued in Wake of Large Dec. 8 Earthquake
The government lifted a subsequent earthquake advisory for off the coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku ...
December 16, 2025
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General NewsChristmas Cake-Shaped Music Boxes at Gallery in Sendai Enhance Festive Atmosphere; Models Available to Buy Until Christmas Day
Music boxes crafted to look like Christmas cakes are on sale at the Kumanodo gallery in Aoba Ward...
December 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Require Foreign Real Estate Buyers to Disclose Nationality Starting Fiscal 2026
The government will require foreign real estate buyers to disclose their nationality when registe...
December 16, 2025
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General NewsM 5.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Aomori, Neighboring Prefectures; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture at around 2:38 p.m. o...
December 16, 2025
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CompaniesJapanese Companies Prepare for Taiwan Contingency; Firms Hold Tabletop Drills, Review Suppliers to Minimize Potential Disruption
At a time when there is great worry in Japan about a possible Taiwan contingency, companies that ...
December 16, 2025
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General NewsM3.8 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Fukui, Neighboring Prefectures, No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred in northern Fukui Prefecture at around 1:57 p.m. on Tuesday. ...
December 16, 2025
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Books & LiteratureYoko Tawada Becomes 1st Japanese to Receive Nelly Sachs Prize, Prestigious German Award for Person of Literature
DORTMUND, Germany — Berlin-based writer Yoko Tawada was awarded the Nelly Sachs Prize, a biennial...
December 16, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialGenerative AI Proposals: Use High Ethical Standards in Domestic Development
Generative artificial intelligence, which is evolving rapidly, now impacts all aspects of people’...
December 16, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Guilty Ruling for H.K. Pro-Democracy Figure: China’s Suppression of Free Speech Becomes More Extreme
A Hong Kong opinion leader who was a leading critic of China has been found guilty in court. The ...
December 16, 2025
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ReutersBondi Gunmen Were Inspired by Islamic State, Had Travelled to the Philippines, Australia Police Say
SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Two alleged gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Bea...
December 16, 2025
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Washington Post
Mogul’s Conviction Shows Extent of Beijing’s Control over Hong Kong Press, Courts
Hong Kong newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, a leading figure in the city’s pro-democracy movement and ...
December 16, 2025
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Washington Post
Pentagon Plan Calls for Major Power Shifts within U.S. Military
Senior Pentagon officials are preparing a plan to downgrade several of the U.S. military’s major ...
December 16, 2025
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Washington PostSome Republican Lawmakers Call for Mass Expulsion of American Muslims
Two Republicans in Congress are calling for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States ...
December 16, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 16)
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December 16, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Slumps as AI Stocks Tumble Ahead of US Jobs Data (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Tuesday, weighed d...
December 16, 2025