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Yomiuri EditorialElections and Social Media: Parties Must Find Common Ground on Countering False Information
False and other illicit information has spread on social media, repeatedly affecting election res...
January 13, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialPopulation Decline and Municipalities: Administrative Decentralization Has Reached Its Limits
Reforms meant to boost local autonomy have been pursued for many years under the slogan “what can...
January 13, 2026
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Travel SpotsObserving Hibernating Bears Through Peephole at Zoo in Morioka Draws Crowds After Rise in Sightings in Japan
p>MORIOKA - Guided tours at Morioka City Zoo Zoomo led by keepers explaining the ecology of hibernat...
January 13, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentConstitutional Democratic Party of Japan Agrees with Komeito, Also an Opposition Party, on ‘Higher-Level’ Cooperation in Anticipated General Election
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito agreed on Monday on “higher-level” elect...
January 13, 2026
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Japan In FocusEdo-Period Shop Selling Traditional Japanese Candy Found in Tranquil Temple Grounds
A short walk from Kishibojinmae Station on the Toden Arakawa Line in Tokyo brings you to Kishimoj...
January 13, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 13)
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January 13, 2026
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General NewsSaitama Super Arena to Close for Up to 1.5 Years for Major Renovations, Sound System, Other Installations to be Improved
SAITAMA - Saitama Super Arena, which is used for a wide range of purposes including sports and mu...
January 13, 2026
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General NewsIce Curtains Hang Down Rocky Cliff Face in Aomori Prefecture, Drawing Eyes to Seaside Town Known for Beautiful Sunsets
Water seeping from rocky cliffs freezes, forming ice curtains near Senjojiki Station on the JR Go...
January 13, 2026
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ReutersG7, Other Allies Discuss Ways to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Rare Earths
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Was...
January 13, 2026
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ReutersUS Senator Mark Kelly Sues Pentagon Chief Hegseth over Demotion Threats
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Mark Kelly sued U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth o...
January 13, 2026
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ReutersTrump Administration Probe of Fed’s Powell Sparks Pushback
Jan 12 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's decision to open a criminal investigation into Fed ...
January 13, 2026
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Associated PressMinnesota and the Twin Cities Sue the Federal Government to Stop the Immigration Crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and its two largest cities sued the Trump administration Monday to t...
January 13, 2026
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Associated PressThousands of Nurses Go on Strike at Several Major New York City Hospitals
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations thr...
January 13, 2026
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Associated PressParamount’s Next Target in Hostile Takeover Bid of Warner Bros. Is a Board of Its Own Making
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner B...
January 13, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Hits All-Time High as Markets Track Wall Street Rally
TOKYO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Tuesday, playin...
January 13, 2026