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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Govt to Submit Road Map for Growth Strategy in March, PM Takaichi to Announce in Upcoming Policy Speech
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce in her policy speech on Friday that the gov...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Begins Training New Lawmakers to Avoid Scandal, Gaffes; Historic Victory in Latest Election Heightens Focus on Party
The Liberal Democratic Party has launched a rookie education program, holding a training session ...
February 18, 2026
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EconomyTransport Companies See Opportunity in Narita Expansion; Airlines, Railways Prepare to Meet Expected Growth in Demand
Major airline and railway companies are now hurrying to plan their responses to the 2029 expansio...
February 18, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialRiku-Ryu Pair Wins Gold Medal: Their Strong Bond Leads to Major Comeback Victory
Spontaneous applause erupted from the arena and teammates who were cheering on the pair shed tear...
February 18, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialJapan’s Plan for Investment in U.S.: Aim for Mutual Development by Ensuring Profitability
The Japanese and U.S. governments have started final discussions about the content of the first r...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Sanae Takaichi Welcomes Peach Ambassadors Koga Momo Musume to Official Residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed Koga Momo Musume ambassadors to the Prime Minister’s Offic...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentSanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s 105th Prime Minister (UPDATE 1)
Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, was elected as the 105th prime ministe...
February 18, 2026
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Defense & SecurityRed Tape for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Reservists to Lessen When Working Regular Jobs, Law to Be Revised in Diet Session
Procedures for Self-Defense Forces reserve personnel to engage in their regular job are expected ...
February 18, 2026
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Jiji PressJapan Sets Winter Olympics Medal Record at 19
Milan, Feb. 17 (Jiji Press)—Japan rewrote its record Winter Olympics medal haul on Tuesday, after...
February 18, 2026
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Washington PostJesse Jackson in Three Photos
To appreciate the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s place in history - to understand his role in expanding ...
February 18, 2026
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Japan In FocusFair in Northern Japan Exhibits Local Specialty Food from Village in Iwate Pref.
MORIOKA — Visitors to a fair in Morioka were treated to a variety of local specialties such as wa...
February 18, 2026
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Washington PostA Dinosaur Road Trip through the American West
RED FLEET STATE PARK, Utah - A three-toed footprint appeared in the rock, slightly longer than my...
February 18, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan Outpaces U.S. to Secure Bronze in Women’s Team Pursuit
MILAN — Japan’s speed skating team earned bronze in women’s team pursuit at the Milano Cortina Ol...
February 18, 2026
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SumoSumo Scene / Grand Sumo Wrestlers Demonstrate Japan’s National Sport at Olympics, Show Internalization of Sport
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are currently in full swing in Italy. Watching this “festival ...
February 18, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Exports Mark Biggest Jump in 3 Years on Pre-Chinese New Year Shipments
TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan's exports posted the biggest jump in more than three years in Jan...
February 18, 2026