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Univ. in Japan, Tokyo-Based Startup to Develop Satellite for Disaster Prevention Measures, Bears
Yamagata University will develop and launch its own ultra-small satellite in partnership with a T...
January 10, 2026
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JAL, ANA Cancel Flights During 3-day Holiday Weekend due to Blizzard
Heavy snow and strong winds swept across Japan on Sunday due to a winter pressure pattern, leadin...
January 11, 2026
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China Confirmed to Be Operating Drilling Vessel Near Japan-China Median Line
China has begun operating a mobile drilling vessel on its side of the Japan-China median line in ...
January 8, 2026
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China Eyes Rare Earth Foothold in Malaysia to Maintain Dominance, Counter Japan, U.S.
BANGKOK — China is poised to increase its involvement in rare earth production and refining in Ma...
January 19, 2026
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Tokyo, Yokohama Observe First Snowfall of Season; 1 Day Earlier than Average Year
The first snowfall of the season was observed in central Tokyo and Yokohama on Friday when a stro...
January 2, 2026
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M6.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tottori, Shimane Prefectures; No Tsunami Threat (Update 4)
A strong earthquake hit the Chugoku region, registering a upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensi...
January 6, 2026
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Japan, 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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Japan, Italy to Boost LNG Cooperation; Aimed at Diversifying Japan’s LNG Sources
Japan and Italy intend to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas supply and development....
January 16, 2026
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Japan Institute to Use Domestic Commercial Optical Lattice Clock to Set Japan Standard Time
An optical lattice clock, which is only off by one second every 10 billion years, will be used to...
January 28, 2026
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Record-Breaking Snow Cripples Public Transport in Hokkaido; 7,000 People Stay Overnight at New Chitose Airport
SAPPORO — About 7,000 people were forced to spend the night at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido af...
January 26, 2026
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North Korea Possibly Launches Ballistic Missile
North Korea has launched what appears to be a ballistic missile on Tuesday, Japan's Ministry of D...
January 27, 2026
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Prince Hisahito Joins Japan’s Emperor, Empress in Offering New Year Greetings to the Public
The Imperial family held its New Year greeting on Friday at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, ...
January 2, 2026
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Space Mission Demonstrates Importance of International Cooperation, Astronaut Kimiya Yui Says
WASHINGTON — Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui, who recently returned from the International Space St...
January 22, 2026
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10 Universities in Japan, South Korea, Mongolia to Establish Academic Community to Promote ICC Activities, Rule of Law
Ten universities in Japan, South Korea and Mongolia will soon establish an academic community to ...
January 11, 2026
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Honda to Launch New Electric Motorbike in Vietnam
HANOI — Honda Motor Co. announced that it will launch its latest electric motorbike, the Honda UC...
January 12, 2026
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Mcdonald’s, Starbucks in Japan Move Away from Paper Straws Amid Customer Dissatisfaction
Food service companies are reevaluating their use of paper straws.
...January 6, 2026
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Pentagon Foresees ‘More Limited’ Role in Deterring North Korea
The Pentagon foresees a “more limited” role in deterring North Korea with South Korea taking prim...
January 24, 2026
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Foreign Snowboarder in Serious Condition After Hanging in Midair from Chairlift in Nagano Prefecture
NAGANO — A foreign snowboarder has been in serious condition after hanging in midair from a chair...
January 31, 2026
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Aonishiki Tops Atamifuji in Playoff to Win New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Ozeki Debut
Ozeki Aonishiki became the first newly promoted ozeki to win a championship in almost two decades...
January 25, 2026
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Train Services in Tokyo Resume Following Power Outage That Suspended Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku Lines (Update 4)
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) has suffered a power outage Friday morning, resulting in suspens...
January 16, 2026
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