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General NewsLight of Hope Gas Lamp Lit in Wajima as Noto Earthquake, Flood Survivors Mourn Victims
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — A gas lamp called the Light of Hope was installed in the Machino district of W...
February 2, 2026
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General NewsStep Into Pokémon Forest, the Expansive Wild Area of Poképark KANTO
Step out of Professor Drobium’s lab in PokéPark KANTO and you’ll find yourself surrounded by smal...
February 2, 2026
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Japan In FocusHistoric Kamakura Farmers’ Market Peddles Showa-Era Charm, Vibrant Greens
KAMAKURA, Kanagawa — In the heart of Kanagawa Prefecture’s Kamakura, a city bustling with domesti...
February 2, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialPolicy Measures on Foreign Nationals: How Should Stricter Regulations and Coexistence Be Balanced?
With labor shortages accelerating, foreign workers have become indispensable to maintaining socie...
February 2, 2026
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CompaniesToyota-Owned Daihatsu Unveils Commercial Evs for Deliveries to Homes, Businesses
Daihatsu Motor Co. started selling two new commercial electric vehicles on Monday. The e-Hijet Ca...
February 2, 2026
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General NewsIndonesian Women Receive Certificate of Appreciation from Japanese Police; Recipients Rescued Elderly Woman in Kumamoto
KUMAMOTO - Five Indonesian women who rescued a woman in her 80s were each presented with a Certif...
February 2, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialCriminal Charges against Iwaki Shinkumi: Clarify Alleged Involvement of Antisocial Forces
Iwaki Shinkumi not only allowed a huge volume of improper loans, but also strove to conceal its m...
February 2, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Deep-Sea Drilling Ship Chikyu Extracts Rare Earth Mud; Represents Major Breakthrough for Domestic Supply
The deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu, operated by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Te...
February 2, 2026
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ElectionsJapan Party Leaders Make Last-Ditch Appeals to Voters in Closely Contested Constituencies
With election day approaching, leaders of the ruling and opposition parties crisscrossed the nati...
February 2, 2026
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Crime & CourtsJapan Police to Enhance Intl Cooperation Against Human Trafficking, Meet with Thai Authorities Following Case of Thai Girl
The National Police Agency will dispatch a senior official to the Thai police to discuss counterm...
February 2, 2026
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Associated PressMilan’s Historic Trams at Night as the City Gears up for the Winter Olympic Games, in Photos
MILAN (AP) — Milan’s tram network is one of Italy’s largest and oldest, with the core fleet datin...
February 2, 2026
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Associated PressTens of Thousands of Czechs Rally in Support of President Pavel over Dispute with Foreign Minister
PRAGUE (AP) — Tens of thousands Czechs rallied Sunday in the capital and elsewhere to throw their...
February 2, 2026
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Associated PressBillie Eilish Wins Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, Shares Pro-Immigration Message
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billie Eilish won song of the year for “Wildflower” at the 2026 Grammy Awards ...
February 2, 2026
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Associated PressFrance’s Capgemini to Sell Subsidiary Working with ICE during Anger at US Immigration Crackdown
PARIS (AP) — French company Capgemini announced Sunday it is selling off its subsidiary that prov...
February 2, 2026
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Associated PressSudan’s War-Torn Capital Sees Second Commercial Flight Land since Conflict Began
CAIRO (AP) — A commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital Sunday for the second time since ...
February 2, 2026