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Japan and Middle East: Quickly Provide Support; Don’t Leave Region in Ruins

Editorial 15:30 JST, December 15, 2025 More than 70,000 residents of the Palestinian territory of Gaza have died from Israel’s military...

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The Japan News Editorial

How Will Takaichi Emulate Her Political Role Models, Thatcher and Abe?

By Hiroshi Tajima 8:00 JST, December 13, 2025 Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has two role models in politics. One is Margaret...

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Hiroshi Tajima

Rice Coupons: A Misguided Approach to Countering Rising Prices

Editorial 14:30 JST, December 13, 2025 The “rice coupons” that the central government recommends local governments provide are a completely...

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The Japan News Editorial

Compensation for Public Assistance Recipients: Bring Steady Relief to Households Affected by Welfare Benefit Cuts

Editorial 14:56 JST, December 11, 2025 Following the Supreme Court ruling in June this year that the significant reduction in welfare benefits over...

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The Japan News Editorial

Fed Cuts Interest Rates: Situation Surrounding U.S. Economy Complicates Central Bank’s Next Moves

Editorial 15:29 JST, December 12, 2025 The U.S. economy finds itself caught in a dilemma, with concerns over deteriorating employment and a risk of...

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The Japan News Editorial

Reconstruction of Syria: Another Flash Point Must Not Be Added to Middle East

Editorial 16:37 JST, December 8, 2025 Despite the collapse of a half-century-long dictatorship, Syria is in ruins after nearly 14 years of civil...

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The Japan News Editorial

Govt Implements System to Help Workers Acquire Skills to Adapt to Technological Changes; Companies Concerned About Labor Shortages

By Ryo Nishii and Eisuke Shimobayashi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 7:00 JST, December 13, 2025 The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry launched a...

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Ryo Nishii And Eisuke Shimobayashi

NHK’s New President: Public Broadcaster Should Meet Expectations for Worthy Programs

Editorial 16:09 JST, December 10, 2025 NHK faces a severe business environment, including a growing tendency for people not to watch television and...

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The Japan News Editorial

75% of Myanmar People Reject Army’s Political Involvement, According to Survey Conducted by Aid Organization

By Nobuo Ishizaki / Japan News Staff Writer 13:08 JST, December 9, 2025 Seventy-five percent of respondents to a survey of Myanmar people say that...

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Nobuo Ishizaki

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Climbs on Wall Street Relief Rally; Tech Shares Slip (UPDATE 1)

Reuters 12:37 JST, December 12, 2025 (updated at 17:33 JST) TOKYO, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed on Friday, notching...

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Japan Defense Minister Holds Phone Talks with Italian, NATO Officials Over Radar Issue

The Yomiuri Shimbun 2:00 JST, December 13, 2025 Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held phone talks on Wednesday with senior officials from Italy...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

M4.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Prefectures

The Japan News 19:11 JST, December 12, 2025 A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at around 7:05 p.m. on Friday. No...

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The Japan News

High School in Kyoto Says Students Shoplifted during Recent School Trip to Bali, Indonesia

The Yomiuri Shimbun 20:13 JST, December 9, 2025 KYOTO — Otani Junior and Senior High School in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, posted an announcement on...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Honda to Release AI-Equipped Autonomous HV, EV in Fy27 with Technology Developed with U.S. Startup

The Yomiuri Shimbun 17:50 JST, December 12, 2025 Honda Motor Co. is set to release a hybrid vehicle model and electric vehicle model equipped with...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

NHK Drama Actress Non Creates Kokeshi-Shaped Lanterns to Ward Off Cold in Iwate Pref.

The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:09 JST, December 12, 2025 Visitors to Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, can enjoy a special exhibition featuring kokeshi doll-shaped...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

China Issues New Warning Against Travel to Japan, Cites Potential Danger After Quake off Aomori Pref. Coast

By Akiko Yoshinaga / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 13:40 JST, December 12, 2025 The Chinese Foreign Ministry again urged its citizens on Thursday...

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Akiko Yoshinaga

Japan’s Steelmakers Turn to Hydrogen in Decarbonization Efforts, but High Costs Hinder Progress

By Daiki Kawasaki / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 21:00 JST, December 8, 2025 Major Japanese steel companies are conducting tests utilizing hydrogen...

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Daiki Kawasaki

‘Annual Income Barrier’ Could Be Lifted to ¥1.78 Million; Change Was First Agreed on in December 2024

The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party intend to raise the “annual income barrier” — the income threshold for the imposition of...

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Japan Budget Bill Passes as Govt, Ruling Bloc Win Over Opposition Parties

By Akihisa Ota and Kota Ifuku / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 21:00 JST, December 12, 2025 The government and ruling parties secured enough support...

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Akihisa Ota And Kota Ifuku

Japan Pulls out of Vietnam Nuclear Project, Complicating Hanoi’s Power Plans

Reuters 15:04 JST, December 8, 2025 HANOI, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Japan has dropped out of plans to build a major nuclear power plant in Vietnam because...

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Reuters

‘Bear’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Year of Bear Sightings, Attacks (Update1)

The Japan News 14:58 JST, December 12, 2025 (updated at 17:30 JST, Dec. 12) The kanji for bear was announced as kanji of the year for 2025 on...

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The Japan News

Joint Staff Chief Speaks on Chinese Radar Incident; Says Being Lit Up for 30 Minutes Would Be ‘Highly Stressful’

The Yomiuri Shimbun 13:02 JST, December 12, 2025 A top officer in the Self-Defense Forces has commented on the recent incident in which a Chinese...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Koizumi, Hegseth Affirm Close Japan-U.S. Cooperation in Phone Talks after Chinese Military Radar Incident

The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:31 JST, December 12, 2025 Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held phone talks on...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

M7.5 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan; Tsunami Waves Observed in Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures

The Japan News 23:40 JST, December 8, 2025 A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around at 11:15 p.m. on...

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The Japan News

Tsunami Advisory Lifted; Earthquake with Estimated Magnitude of 6.7 Strikes Northern Japan (Update1)

The Japan News 11:49 JST, December 12, 2025 (updated at 12:00 JST, Dec. 12) A tsunami advisory for Hokkaido and the Tohoku region was lifted after...

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The Japan News

3 Megabanks to Lend up to ¥2 Trillion to Rapidus; Company Plans to Begin Mass Production of Next-Generation Semiconductors from Fiscal 2027

The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:28 JST, December 12, 2025 MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. have indicated their...

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Japan and Middle East: Quickly Provide Support; Don’t Leave Region in Ruins

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How Will Takaichi Emulate Her Political Role Models, Thatcher and Abe?

Hiroshi Tajima

Rice Coupons: A Misguided Approach to Countering Rising Prices

The Japan News Editorial

Compensation for Public Assistance Recipients: Bring Steady Relief to Households Affected by Welfare Benefit Cuts

The Japan News Editorial

Fed Cuts Interest Rates: Situation Surrounding U.S. Economy Complicates Central Bank’s Next Moves

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Reconstruction of Syria: Another Flash Point Must Not Be Added to Middle East

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Govt Implements System to Help Workers Acquire Skills to Adapt to Technological Changes; Companies Concerned About Labor Shortages

Ryo Nishii And Eisuke Shimobayashi

NHK’s New President: Public Broadcaster Should Meet Expectations for Worthy Programs

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75% of Myanmar People Reject Army’s Political Involvement, According to Survey Conducted by Aid Organization

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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Climbs on Wall Street Relief Rally; Tech Shares Slip (UPDATE 1)

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Japan Defense Minister Holds Phone Talks with Italian, NATO Officials Over Radar Issue

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M4.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Prefectures

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High School in Kyoto Says Students Shoplifted during Recent School Trip to Bali, Indonesia

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Honda to Release AI-Equipped Autonomous HV, EV in Fy27 with Technology Developed with U.S. Startup

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NHK Drama Actress Non Creates Kokeshi-Shaped Lanterns to Ward Off Cold in Iwate Pref.

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China Issues New Warning Against Travel to Japan, Cites Potential Danger After Quake off Aomori Pref. Coast

Akiko Yoshinaga

Japan’s Steelmakers Turn to Hydrogen in Decarbonization Efforts, but High Costs Hinder Progress

Daiki Kawasaki

‘Annual Income Barrier’ Could Be Lifted to ¥1.78 Million; Change Was First Agreed on in December 2024

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Japan Budget Bill Passes as Govt, Ruling Bloc Win Over Opposition Parties

Akihisa Ota And Kota Ifuku

Japan Pulls out of Vietnam Nuclear Project, Complicating Hanoi’s Power Plans

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‘Bear’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Year of Bear Sightings, Attacks (Update1)

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Joint Staff Chief Speaks on Chinese Radar Incident; Says Being Lit Up for 30 Minutes Would Be ‘Highly Stressful’

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Koizumi, Hegseth Affirm Close Japan-U.S. Cooperation in Phone Talks after Chinese Military Radar Incident

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M7.5 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan; Tsunami Waves Observed in Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures

The Japan News

Tsunami Advisory Lifted; Earthquake with Estimated Magnitude of 6.7 Strikes Northern Japan (Update1)

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3 Megabanks to Lend up to ¥2 Trillion to Rapidus; Company Plans to Begin Mass Production of Next-Generation Semiconductors from Fiscal 2027

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