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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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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
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Associated PressSouth Korea Imposes Travel Bans on 3 Civilians over Alleged Drone Flights into North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea placed overseas travel bans on three people as part of an i...
January 24, 2026
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Associated PressVietnam Leader To Lam Consolidates Power with Reelection as Country Targets 10% Growth
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — To Lam was reelected Friday as general secretary of Vietnam's ruling Commun...
January 24, 2026
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Associated PressThousands Rally against Immigration Enforcement in Subzero Minnesota Temperatures
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement...
January 24, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Olympic Halfpipe Champion Hirano Named to Japanese Team. Prospects Uncertain after Nasty Fall
Olympic halfpipe champion Ayumu Hirano was named to the Japanese team heading to next month's Mil...
January 24, 2026
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Jiji PressJapan Core Consumer Prices up 3.1% in 2025
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s core consumer prices in 2025 rose 3.1% from the previous year on ave...
January 24, 2026
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Associated PressMeta Pauses Teen Access to AI Characters
Meta is halting teens' access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the co...
January 24, 2026
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General NewsHeavy Snowfall in Tohoku, Eastern Japan Regions Forecast Through Saturday; 4 Deaths Reported
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned that heavy snowfall is expected to continue espe...
January 24, 2026