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JOC Vows Action against Social Media Abuse of Athletes

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2026/02/02

The Japanese Olympic Committee has been leading efforts to protect athletes and staff from social media abuse, as attention on individual sports and athletes tends to rapidly surge during the Olympics and Paralympics.

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00:13

Bain Capital to Acquire Japan's FineToday Holdings

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2026/02/02

U.S. investment fund Bain Capital said Monday that it will acquire FineToday Holdings Co., known for selling the Tsubaki hair care brand, formerly owned by major Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co.

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00:10

Daihatsu's 1st Commercial Electric Minivehicles...

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2026/02/02

Japan's Daihatsu Motor Co. released on Monday its first mass-produced commercial battery electric minivehicles, the e-Hijet Cargo and the e-Atrai.

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00:14

27 Dead, 290 Injured in Heavy Snow since Jan. 20 in...

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2026/02/02

Heavy snow in Japan since Jan. 20 has left a total of 27 people dead in eight of the country's 47 prefectures and 290 others injured in 12 prefectures, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Monday.

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00:16

Japanese Film Director Kazuhiko Hasewaga Dies at 80

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2026/02/02

Kazuhiko Hasegawa, a Japanese film director known for his 1979 work "Taiyo wo Nusunda Otoko" ()削除, died of multiple organ failure resulting from aspiration pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital on Saturday. He was 80.

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00:11

Indonesia to Use Negative Word to Describe Past...

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2026/02/02

Indonesia will use a word with more negative connotations to describe its period under Japanese military rule during World War II in a revised history book its government plans to release soon.

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00:13

Japan to Boost Aid for Town Development Using...

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2026/02/02

The Japanese tourism ministry plans to strengthen financial support for town development efforts by municipalities that utilize historical tourism resources in fiscal 2026, which starts in April.

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00:11

PM Takaichi's Hand Injury Poses No Problem for...

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2026/02/02

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's hand injury would pose no problem in carrying out her official duties, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki said Monday.

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00:09

2026 POLLS: Youngsters Encourged in Various Ways to...

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2026/02/02

As a snap election looms, various private-sector groups are stepping up efforts, both online and offline, to push up youth voter turnout.

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00:12

High Blood Sugar Raises Risk of Tooth Decay: Japanese...

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2026/02/02

Sustained high blood sugar levels caused by diabetes and other factors raise the risk of tooth decay as sugars in the blood are transferred to saliva, University of Osaka researchers have found.

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00:13

Japan Successfully Retrieves Rare Earth-Rich Sediment...

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2026/02/02

Japan has successfully retrieved rare earth-rich sediment from the deep seabed, marking a step toward a potential domestic supply of rare earths, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki said Monday.

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00:13

Ex-Mita Securities Exec, 4 Others Held for Alleged...

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2026/02/02

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation squad has arrested a former Mita Securities Co. executive and four other individuals on suspicion of insider trading linked to a tender offer.

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00:12

Timely Rate Hike Sought at Jan. BOJ Meeting: Summary

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2026/02/02

There was a call for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates "in a timely and appropriate manner" at its Jan. 22-23 policy-setting meeting, a summary of opinions at the meeting showed Monday.

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00:14

Global Efforts to Close Gender Gap...

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2026/02/02

Global progress in eliminating gender inequality has been "precarious," while Japan can play a meaningful role in advancing equality, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous has said in a recent written interview with Jiji Press.

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00:12

Dollar Tops 155 Yen after Takaichi Cites Weak...

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2026/02/02

The dollar rose above 155 yen in Tokyo trading on Monday, after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi mentioned the benefits of the yen's current weakness in a campaign speech over the weekend.

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00:16

2026 POLLS: New Party Seeks to Scrap Consumption Tax

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2026/02/02

Kazuhiro Haraguchi, co-chief of the recently established Tax Cuts Japan & Patriotic Alliance, has called for the abolition of the consumption tax, arguing that ensuing revenue drops could be covered by issuing government bonds and establishing a sovereign wealth fund.

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00:10

Journalist, Media Personality Morley Robertson Dies...

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2026/02/02

International journalist and media personality Morley Robertson died of esophageal cancer Thursday, his talent agency said Sunday. He was 63.

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00:10

Japanese Journalist, Author Nobuhiko Ochiai Dies at 84

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2026/02/01

Japanese journalist and author Nobuhiko Ochiai, known for "The Truth of the Year 2039" and many other books, died of old age on Sunday. He was 84.

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00:15

Voters Seek Diverse Measures in Lower House Election

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2026/02/01

Voters in Japan on Sunday listened attentively to campaign speeches by candidates in the upcoming House of Representatives general election while expressing hopes for a range of policy measures as the country grapples with many challenges including soaring prices.

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Japan Party Heads Call for Support a Week Ahead of...

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2026/02/01

Japanese political party heads and others beefed up their campaign activities Sunday, a week ahead of a closely watched general election for the House of Representatives, the powerful lower chamber of parliament.

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