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Riku-Ryu Pair Wins Gold Medal: Their Strong Bond Leads to Major Comeback Victory
Spontaneous applause erupted from the arena and teammates who were cheering on the pair shed tears. It was a breathtaking performance and comeback ...
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Japan’s Plan for Investment in U.S.: Aim for Mutual Development by Ensuring Profitability
The Japanese and U.S. governments have started final discussions about the content of the first round of projects under a plan for $550 billion (ab...
February 18, 2026
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Munich Security Conference: Japan Has Growing Role To Play in Rebuilding World Order
The Munich Security Conference in Germany highlighted the division between the United States, which has abandoned its role in maintaining order, an...
February 17, 2026
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Lackluster GDP Figure: Economic Vitality Won’t Return If Depreciation of Yen Goes Unaddressed
Persistent high prices are weighing on economic growth. To regain vitality through domestic demand, it is essential to correct the yen’s excessive ...
February 17, 2026
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Revitalization of Shipbuilding Industry: Counter Chinese, S. Korean Competitors through Technological Innovation
Can Japan’s shipbuilding industry launch a counteroffensive and regain its position, having been overshadowed by Chinese and South Korean competito...
February 16, 2026
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Sexual Abuse by Doctors: Despicable Acts that Betray Patient Trust
There is no end to incidents involving indecent acts committed by doctors and nurses against patients. Some of the victims are minors.
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Reform of Retrial System: Diet Must Thoroughly Discuss Remedies for Wrongful Convictions
The government has compiled a set of proposals for reforming the nation’s retrial system, which is intended to aid victims of false convictions by ...
February 15, 2026
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Food Banks: New System Should Help Support People’s Needs
While some people struggle with rising prices, a significant amount of food goes unsold and ends up being discarded. Efforts should be made to deve...
February 15, 2026
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New CRA Leader: Ogawa Should Quickly Present Party’s Vision for Future
How long will the members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito remain separated in the House of Councillors? Won’t their loc...
February 14, 2026
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Measures Against Passive Smoking: The Times Call for Stronger Regulations
Everyone is surely now aware of the harm caused by passive smoking, in which you inhale the smoke produced by another person’s cigarette. Yet, one ...
February 14, 2026
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Taiwan Chipmaker’s New Factory: Utilize Advanced Products to Boost Japan’s Competitiveness
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has decided to produce chips in Japan that are close to being the m...
February 13, 2026
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Medal Haul: Young Japanese Athletes Are Lively; Veterans Shine at Olympics
Japanese athletes have given lively performances and won medals one after another at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Their willingness to take ...
February 13, 2026
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Flu Cases Surging Again: Infection Can Also Be Prevented by Humidifying Indoor Spaces
The number of flu patients has spiked again, reaching an alert level for the second time since November....
February 12, 2026
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Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining: Major Step toward Breaking Free from Dependence on China
It is disconcerting to be dependent on China for critical resources essential to high-tech products. A significant step forward was recently taken in ...
February 12, 2026
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Takaichi and Financial Markets: Maintaining Confidence is Crucial for Stable Government
For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to maintain stable governance, it is crucial to sustain the confidence of financial markets. Given that Takaichi ...
February 11, 2026
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