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Yomiuri EditorialDangerous Driving: Eliminate Ambiguity to Impose Severe Punishment
The current situation in which reckless driving causing death or injury results in only minor pen...
December 19, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Accommodation Tax: Clarify Necessity and Purpose for Introducing Levy on Travelers
In response to an increasing number of foreign tourists to Japan, more moves are being made in wh...
December 19, 2025
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EconomyJapan, U.S. Start Talks on Tokyo’s $550 Bil. Investment in U.S.; Energy, AI Projects Were Focus of 1st Meeting
Japan and the United States held their first meeting to discuss investment projects regarding Jap...
December 19, 2025
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EconomyOsaka-Kansai Expo’s Economic Impact Estimated at ¥3.6 Trillion, Takes Actual Visitor Numbers into Account
The government has estimated the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo generated an economic impact of about ¥3....
December 19, 2025
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Associated PressTiktok Signs Deal to Form New US Unit with Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors — Oracle, Silver Lak...
December 19, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 19)
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December 19, 2025
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MarketsJapan Long-Term Rate Hits 26-Yr High after BOJ Decision
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield, the country’s key long...
December 19, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average JGB Yields Hit 2006 High as BOJ Hikes Rates
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose more than 1% on Friday and the 10-yea...
December 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Aims to Host AI Summit in 2028 to Ensure Safety of AIs Amid Growing Concerns
The government has decided to pursue hosting an AI summit, where nations discuss the risks posed ...
December 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsJapan Tourism / Namase Fuji in Northern Ibaraki Offers Thrilling Ridge Walks, 360-Degree Views Near Fukuroda Falls
DAIGO, Ibaraki — Namase Fuji in northern Ibaraki Prefecture is one of countless “hometown Fujis” ...
December 19, 2025
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ReutersToyota Aims to Begin Selling 3 US-Made Models in Japan from 2026
TOKYO (Reuters) — Toyota Motor 7203.T said on Friday that it aims to begin selling its U.S.-made ...
December 19, 2025
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MarketsBOJ Decides to Raise Key Policy Rate to 0.75％
The Bank of Japan decided Friday to raise its short-term policy rate target from the current leve...
December 19, 2025
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Associated PressIsrael Launches Intense Airstrikes in Lebanon as Deadline Looms to Disarm Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon on T...
December 19, 2025
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Associated PressBank of England Cuts Key Interest Rate from 4% to 3.75%
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rate for the first time in fou...
December 19, 2025
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Associated PressRain Creates a Crimson Spectacle on Iran’s Hormuz Island for the First Time This Year
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Rainfall on Iran's Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its fam...
December 19, 2025