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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ, Komeito Agree to Form New Party in Preparation for Lower House Election (UPDATE 1)
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito agreed on Thursday to form a new party, ...
January 15, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialRare Earths: G7 Must Lead Efforts to Swiftly Break from Dependence on China
China is intensifying its strategy of using export restrictions on items related to rare earths a...
January 15, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ Aiming for Change of Government with Komeito Cooperation
Aiming for a change of government, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has reached an ag...
January 15, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentPreparations for Next General Election Set to Accelerate as Parties Decide on Candidates, Campaign Pledges
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has effectively fired the starting gun for preparations for the nex...
January 15, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Panel Says Foreign Nationals Should be Required to Learn Japanese to Live in Japan
A government panel on reviewing the policy regarding foreign nationals suggested that those who w...
January 15, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialLower House to be Dissolved: Can Takaichi Secure Stable Foundation for Her Administration?
The basic policy of “responsible and proactive public finances” advocated by Prime Minister Sanae...
January 15, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Alls from Record as Tech Shares Retreat; Topix Rises (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell back from a record high on Thursday, ...
January 15, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 15)
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January 15, 2026
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Crime & Courts2 Men including Court Officer Stabbed with Knife at Tokyo Apartment, 1 Dead; Attacked When Visiting for Enforcement Order (UPDATE 1)
A court officer and a guarantor company employee who visited an apartment room for eviction enfor...
January 15, 2026
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EconomyJapan to Export Cut Chrysanthemums to U.S. for 1st Time as Production Centers Seek to Reverse Sales Declines
TAHARA, Aichi — Cut chrysanthemums will be exported for the first time from Japan to the United S...
January 15, 2026
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YIES2026 Yomiuri Intl Forum to Explore World at Crossroads, Japan’s National Interests
The Yomiuri Shimbun has chosen “the world at a crossroads and Japan’s national interests” as the ...
January 15, 2026
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EconomyNatural Diamonds See Price Drop as Consumers Settle for Lab-made
GABORONE — The rapid adoption of synthetic diamonds has hurt prices for their natural analogues. ...
January 15, 2026
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Washington PostTrump Hints at Iran Decision as Advisers Meet to Prepare Strike Options
President Donald Trump signaled he would assist anti-government protesters in Iran as the White H...
January 15, 2026
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General NewsJR Yamanote Line Train with Anti-Molestation Campaign Begins Operation
A train wrapped with anti-molestation illustrations and messages began operating on the JR Yamano...
January 15, 2026
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Washington PostTrump Officials Eye Park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes
President Donald Trump’s administration is eyeing West Potomac Park in Washington as a potential ...
January 15, 2026