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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (1/23-1/29)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
January 22, 2026
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CompaniesKashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Reactor Suspended after 1 Day
The reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, which resumed operation Wednesda...
January 22, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialRuling on Abe Shooting: Misfortune Cannot Excuse Despicable Act of Violence
No matter how harsh the family environment behind the crime may have been, acts of violence to se...
January 22, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialGas Fields in East China Sea: Japan Must Not Get Used to China’s Self-righteousness
It is obvious that China’s unilateral pursuit of gas field development in the East China Sea viol...
January 22, 2026
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ObituariesHifumi Kato, Legendary Shogi Player, Dies at 86 (UPDATE 1)
Renowned shogi player Hifumi Kato, affectionately known by the nickname “Hifumin,” died of pneumo...
January 22, 2026
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General NewsSnow Delays Tokaido Shinkansen
The Tokaido Shinkansen is operating at reduced speeds on Thursday due to heavy snowfall between G...
January 22, 2026
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ScienceSpace Mission Demonstrates Importance of International Cooperation, Astronaut Kimiya Yui Says
WASHINGTON — Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui, who recently returned from the International Space St...
January 22, 2026
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Crime & CourtsFormer Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Shooter Appears Emotionless in Court during Sentencing
Tetsuya Yamagami did not seem to show any emotion as the Nara District Court on Wednesday sentenc...
January 22, 2026
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General NewsGo Players Ichiriki, Shibano Inspect Hawaiian Hotel Venue for Kisei Title Series
HONOLULU — Kisei title holder Ryo Ichiriki and challenger Toramaru Shibano on Wednesday inspected...
January 22, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 22)
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January 22, 2026
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ElectionsJapan Innovation Party Pledges ‘Second Capital Law’ ahead of Election, Proposes Cap on Foreign Population
The Japan Innovation Party unveiled on Wednesday its official pledges for the upcoming House of R...
January 22, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Snaps Five-Day Losing Streak as Jgbs Extend Gains (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, snapping a five-day skid...
January 22, 2026
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General NewsHeavy Snowfall on Sea of Japan Side; Kanazawa, Shiga Blanketed in White
Heavy snow fell from Wednesday night through Thursday morning along the Sea of Japan side from no...
January 22, 2026
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Washington PostDemocrats Seek to Block Homeland Security Funding over ICE Concerns
House Democrats plan to vote against a negotiated funding bill for the Department of Homeland Sec...
January 22, 2026
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Washington PostA Silk Road Moonscape, with No Americans in Sight
AKTAU, Kazakhstan - The Toyota 4x4 bounced across a roadless, barren plain. Behind, a cloud of pa...
January 22, 2026