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Books & LiteraturePrestigious Japanese Literature Prize Names Toriyama, Hatakeyama as Winners
This year’s winners of the Akutagawa Prize were announced Wednesday in Tokyo. Makoto Toriyama and...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Conveys to Ruling Parties’ Execs Intention to Dissolve Lower House on Early Date of Ordinary Diet Session (UPDATE1)
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed Wednesday her intention to dissolve the House of Represent...
January 14, 2026
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ElectionsJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Eyes Feb. 8 for General Election Vote; Temporary Budget May Be Needed as Fiscal Year Begins
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering Feb. 8 as the voting date for the next general elect...
January 14, 2026
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General NewsAkita Shinkansen Service Suspended in Both Directions Due to Snow; No Forecast of Service Resuming Soon
The Akita Shinkansen service has been suspended in both directions between Akita and Morioka stat...
January 14, 2026
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Associated PressConstruction Crane Falls onto a Moving Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 22 People
BANGKOK (AP) — A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailmen...
January 14, 2026
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Defense & SecurityParatroopers from Japan, U.S., U.K. Begin Joint Drills; Exercises Planned to Boost Cooperation as Chinese Activities Expand in Ocean
A series of multinational drills including paratroopers from the Ground Self-Defense Force, the U...
January 14, 2026
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ReutersJapanese Shares Mark Record-High Close; Bonds, Yen Drop on Stimulus Speculation
TOKYO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks posted a record-high close on Wednesday, while the yen ...
January 14, 2026
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Defense & SecurityJapan Defense Minister Koizumi, in Hawaii, Cites ‘Power of Japan-U.S. Reconciliation’ After World War II
HONOLULU — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said at a forum that he is committed to strengthenin...
January 14, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialLocal Leaders’ Scandals / Responsibility for Disrupting Government Remains
A spate of scandals involving local leaders across the country has raised doubts about their qual...
January 14, 2026
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Imperial FamilyPoems on Brightness Recited at Imperial New Year’s Reading; Prince Hisahito Makes His Debut at Annual Event
The annual Imperial ceremony of Utakai Hajime, or the New Year’s Poetry Reading, was held at the ...
January 14, 2026
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GlobalJapan, Qatar Ministers Agree on Need for Stable Energy Supplies; Motegi, Qatari Prime Minister Al-Thani Affirm Commitment to Cooperation
Talks between Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Takaichi, South Korean President Lee Visit Horyuji Temple in Nara Pref.
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited Horyuji tem...
January 14, 2026
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Travel SpotsHouses at UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Illuminated for Event through Feb. 1
Gassho-zukuri houses featuring steeply pitched thatched roofs have begun an illumination event in...
January 14, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialJapan-South Korea Summit: Build up Cooperation through Frequent Reciprocal Visits between Leaders
Japan-South Korea relations, which are on a trend of improvement, are growing more stable as thei...
January 14, 2026
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Jiji PressChubu Electric to Face On-Site Probe over N-Plant Data Fraud
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority decided Wednesday that its secretariat ...
January 14, 2026