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Japan In FocusNara: Sake Brewing Using Ancient Method Begins at Birthplace Temple
NARA — The brewing of refined sake using an ancient method began at Shoryakuji temple in the city...
January 24, 2026
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General NewsIchiriki Wins 1st Match of 2026 Kisei Series; Champion’s 5th Title Defense Gets off to Stellar Start
HONOLULU — Go’s Kisei title holder Ryo Ichiriki won the opening match of the best-of-seven title ...
January 24, 2026
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General NewsWhite Panels at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Hide Scars of 2011 Accident
White panels covered the No. 1 reactor building at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Fri...
January 24, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialDissolution of Lower House: Voters’ Choices Gain Weight in Era of Multiparty Politics / Evaluate Not Just Ideologies But Policies As Well
Can the ruling coalition — the Liberal Democratic Party, led by Japan’s first female prime minist...
January 24, 2026
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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Former Pro Baseball Pitcher Turned to Lemon Farmer, Looks to First Harvest in 2026
HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA, Hiroshima — A former professional baseball player has become a lemon farmer in...
January 24, 2026
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ElectionsSome Differences Seen Among Party Pledges on Consumption Tax Cuts, Parties Look to Stand Out More on Other Policies
With the Liberal Democratic Party setting a two-year exemption of food items from the consumption...
January 24, 2026
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General NewsSpecial Snow Notice Issued in Japan’s Fukui Prefecture; Traffic Disruptions Likely Through Sunday Morning
FUKUI — The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special notice over heavy snowfall in Fukui Pref...
January 24, 2026
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ElectionsJapan’s Centrist Reform Alliance Slams Lower House Dissolution, Says Move by Takaichi Lacked Just Cause
The Centrist Reform Alliance has criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decision to dissolve ...
January 24, 2026
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ElectionsOver 1,200 Plan to Run in General Election; Ruling Parties to Compete in Some Constituencies
Over 1,200 individuals intend to run in the House of Representatives election scheduled for Feb. ...
January 24, 2026
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General NewsGo Player Ichiriki Tries Hawaiian Staple Ahi Poke Bowl During Lunch Break on Kisei Title Series’ 2nd Day
HONOLULU — The opening match of Go’s 50th Kisei title series, featuring defending title holder Ry...
January 24, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Lower House Members Serve 3rd Shortest Term at Just 454 Days
The dissolution of the House of Representatives on Friday meant that its members — elected on Oct...
January 24, 2026
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: Local Green Tea Used in ISS to Give Astronauts Tranquility
KAGOSHIMA — Tea produced in Kagoshima Prefecture is being consumed by Japanese and other astronau...
January 24, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 24)
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January 24, 2026
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Washington PostConservatives Who Once Railed against Federal Agents Now Applaud Them
It has been more than 30 years since a botched standoff in Idaho and a conflagration at a cult co...
January 24, 2026
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Washington Post‘Free Solo’ Climber Alex Honnold Set to Scale Taiwan’s Tallest Building
TAIPEI, Taiwan - American superstar climber Alex Honnold will attempt to scale Taiwan’s tallest b...
January 24, 2026