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General NewsU.S. Firm to Build Training Hub in Fukushima N-plant for Debris Removal; Plans to Establish Training Center by 2029
A U.S. nuclear decommissioning firm plans to establish a training center in Futaba, Fukushima Pre...
February 18, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Japan Gains Bronze in Speed Skating Women’s Team Pursuit (Update 1)
Japan gained bronze in speed skating women's team pursuit at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Tuesd...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentAI Agents Should Consult Humans, Say New Rules from Japanese Govt
With the spread of AI products that handle tasks autonomously, the government plans to ask AI ope...
February 17, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara Clinch Japan’s 1st Gold in Pairs Figure Skating, Rebounding from Disappointing Short Program
MILAN — Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on Monday made a stunning comeback from their disappointing...
February 17, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Kobayashi’s Super Team Medal Bid Meets Sudden End; Heavy Snow Forces Halt to Ski Jump Competition
Bad weather brought a sudden and disappointing end to the third Olympic appearance of ski jumper ...
February 17, 2026
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CompaniesToyota Highlander Reverse Imported from the U.S. to Japan Will Be Official State Vehicle
A Toyota Highlander SUV manufactured in the United States and reverse imported to Japan was intro...
February 17, 2026
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General NewsMan Infected with Measles Reportedly Dined at Restaurant in Tokyo Station
A man in his 30s who was later diagnosed with measles reportedly dined at a restaurant in Tokyo S...
February 17, 2026
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General NewsThe Great East Japan Earthquake – Preserving Memories in 3D Images –
Since March 11, 2011, staff photographers of The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper have been covering the...
February 17, 2026
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ReutersJudge Tells US National Park Service to Reinstall Philadelphia Slavery Exhibit
NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge in Pennsylvania ordered the Nationa...
February 17, 2026
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CompaniesTaisei Unveils ‘Zero-Carbon Building’ in Japan’s Saitama Prefecture
Taisei Corp. unveiled a building on Monday that can practically achieve net-zero carbon dioxide e...
February 17, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialMunich Security Conference: Japan Has Growing Role To Play in Rebuilding World Order
The Munich Security Conference in Germany highlighted the division between the United States, whi...
February 17, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialLackluster GDP Figure: Economic Vitality Won’t Return If Depreciation of Yen Goes Unaddressed
Persistent high prices are weighing on economic growth. To regain vitality through domestic deman...
February 17, 2026
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EnvironmentRecord 700 Startups to Gather at SusHi Tech Tokyo in April; Event Will Center on Themes Like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Over 700 startups, a record high, are expected to exhibit at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, a gathering o...
February 17, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Chats with Tunku Tunku, Interactive Mascot for International Horticultural Expo 2027
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enjoyed chatting with Tunku Tunku, the official mascot of the Inter...
February 17, 2026
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ReutersU.K. Eyes Rapid Ban on Social Media for under 16s, Curbs to AI Chatbots
LONDON (Reuters) — Britain could bring in an Australian-style ban on social media for children un...
February 17, 2026