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Go Fans in Hawaii Excited to See Professional Players in Action During Kisei Title Series
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Kisei Go Title Series to be Held in Prince Waikiki Ocean-View Suite
The first match of the 50th Kisei title series — the most prestigious title in the world of Go — ...
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Japan’s CDPJ, Komeito to Officially Launch New Party; Centrist Reform Alliance to Be Headed by CDPJ, Komeito Leaders
The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito will officially launch a...
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Hawaii Declares ‘Go Month’ on Eve of Hosting Kisei Title Series between Champ Ryo Ichiriki and Challenger Toramaru Shibano
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TEPCO Decides to Halt N-plant Operations 1 Day After Restart
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January 22, 2026
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Upbringing of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Shooter Did Not Affect Sentencing Decision
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January 22, 2026
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TEPCO Shuts Down Restarted Reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant; Aims to Resume Operations on Feb. 26
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Match for Kisei Title Starts in Hawaii
The match for Kisei title, the most prestigious title in the world of Go, began on Thursday at th...
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Takaichi Should Learn the Patience of Fukuzawa
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BOJ Keeps Rates Steady, Raises Growth and Inflation Forecasts
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Centrist Reform Alliance Officially Launched to Become Largest Opposition Party, Pledges Realistic Policies
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Japanese Soul Singer Toshinobu Kubota Releases Greatest Hits Album, Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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