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ElectionsOverseas Media Criticize Japanese Parties’ Plans to Lower Consumption Tax, Including PM Takaichi’s Temporary Cut Proposal
LONDON/BRUSSELS — Many overseas media outlets have criticized the pledges being made by Japan’s m...
February 3, 2026
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EconomyJapan Takes Step Toward Rare Earths Independence With Sea Mud Excavation
The successful test excavation of rare earth-bearing mud from the deep ocean floor by the Japan A...
February 3, 2026
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General NewsMonkey Strikes Junior High School Girl from Behind in Japan’s Yamaguchi Pref.
A 13-year-old junior high school girl was struck from behind by a monkey on Monday on a road in S...
February 3, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Olympic Truce Wall Unveiled in Athletes’ Village in Milan
MILAN — The Olympic Truce Wall was unveiled in the athletes’ village for the Milano Cortina Winte...
February 3, 2026
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Crime & CourtsJapanese Musician Micro of Duo Def Tech Arrested on Suspicion of Possessing Dried Cannabis
The Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare's narcotics control department arrested ...
February 3, 2026
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ElectionsPolitical Parties Not Heavily Debating Economic Growth Strategies As Focus Stays on Short-Term Achievements
Ahead of Sunday’s House of Representatives election, debate over growth strategies has remained s...
February 3, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialForeign and Security Policy: Political Parties Must Discuss How To Restore World Order
China is not only threatening Japan’s security with its military power but is also intensifying i...
February 3, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialLibrarians: Enhance Their Working Conditions to Improve Library Book Selection
When someone is not sure what book to read, a librarian’s advice can lead them to a book that une...
February 3, 2026
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Jiji PressTokyo Police Arrest Head of Resignation Assistance Firm
Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press) — Tokyo police on Tuesday arrested the head of Albatross Co., the prov...
February 3, 2026
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Travel SpotsEels Peak Out of Sushi Installations at Sendai Aquarium as Japan Celebrates Setsubun
Conger eels peek out of tubes resembling ehomaki sushi rolls at Sendai Umino-mori Aquarium in Sen...
February 3, 2026
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Washington PostTrump Team Has $400 Million, and 5 Other Campaign Money Takeaways
President Donald Trump, through an array of allied groups, has stockpiled nearly $400 million, ac...
February 3, 2026
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Washington PostTrump Wants to ‘Nationalize the Voting,’ Seeking to Grab States’ Power
President Donald Trump said Monday that Republican lawmakers should nationalize voting - claiming...
February 3, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Jumps near 4%, Closes at Record High as Precious Metals Sell-off Pauses (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed nearly 4% to close at a record high...
February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026
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General NewsHeavy Snow Linked to 30 Deaths across Japan since Late Jan.; JMA Urges Caution against Avalanches, Accidents During Snow Removal
Persistent winter-type pressure patterns have brought heavy snowfall, primarily affecting the Sea...
February 3, 2026