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Japan In FocusEhime: High School Develops Petting Zoo to Attract More Students
SEIYO, Ehime — A petting zoo is being developed at a prefectural high school in Seiyo, Ehime Pref...
February 14, 2026
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General NewsJapanese Scandal-Hit Ex-Mayor’s House Searched by Police
SHIZUOKA — The house of Maki Takubo, who was removed from office as mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefec...
February 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Launches Probe into China’s Tiktok Operator over Copyright Violations; Videos Featured AI-Generated Takaichi, Detective Conan, Ultraman
The Cabinet Office on Friday launched an investigation into China’s Bytedance Ltd. over potential...
February 14, 2026
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Defense & SecurityDefense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Meets with Italian Counterpart, Confirms Cooperation on Next-Generation Fighter Jet
MUNICH — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto for ab...
February 14, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Totsuka Strikes Gold, While Kagiyama Takes Silver; Champions on Heels of Trailblazer Hirano
MILAN — Yuto Totsuka, 24, won gold in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final on Friday, the eighth da...
February 14, 2026
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Travel SpotsSaga: Japan’s Primitive Period-Themed Experience Complex to Open with Lodging Facilities
SAGA — A new experience-oriented complex will open this spring at Yoshinogari Historical Park in ...
February 14, 2026
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General NewsKanagawa Police to Void 2,700 Traffic Violations Over Suspicions of Falsified Paperwork
The Kanagawa prefectural police will void about 2,700 traffic violations after doubts emerged ove...
February 14, 2026
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Japan In FocusNara: Temple Holds Bamboo Sake Ritual to Pray for Preventing Cancer
NARA — An annual sake ritual to pray for cancer prevention and longevity was held at Daianji Temp...
February 14, 2026
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Travel SpotsTraditional Japanese Kamakura Snow Hut Festival Kicks off in Akita Pref.
AKITA — A two-day festival featuring about 60 kamakura snow huts started in Yokote, Akita Prefect...
February 14, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Defending Champion Ayumu Hirano of Japan Finishes 7th in Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe
Defending Olympic champion Ayumu Hirano finished seventh in the men’s snowboard halfpipe at the M...
February 14, 2026
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BaseballSamurai Japan Kicks Off Training for WBC
MIYAZAKI — Samurai Japan opened its training camp on Saturday at the Hinata Sunmarine Stadium Miy...
February 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese PM Takaichi Tells Finance Minister Katayama to Speed Up Discussion toward Consumption Tax Cut
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a Thursday meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office, dir...
February 14, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialNew CRA Leader: Ogawa Should Quickly Present Party’s Vision for Future
How long will the members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito remain sepa...
February 14, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialMeasures Against Passive Smoking: The Times Call for Stronger Regulations
Everyone is surely now aware of the harm caused by passive smoking, in which you inhale the smoke...
February 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentExit of Opposition Veterans Brings Breath of Generational Change
The election of Junya Ogawa as the new leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance signals a distinct ...
February 14, 2026