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Japan's Economy Seen Testing Further Growth in 2026

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2026/01/02

After staying on a moderate recovery path in recent years, the Japanese economy is expected to test its further growth in 2026.

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00:14

Unification Church Reportedly Backed 290 LDP...

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2026/01/02

The Unification Church backed 290 lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the 2021 House of Representatives election, according to South Korean media reports citing internal documents of the religious group.

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00:11

Imperial Family Appears in Public for New Year's...

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2026/01/02

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other Imperial Family members appeared before visitors from the general public for New Year's greetings at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday.

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00:14

New Year Sales Start at Major Department Stores

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2026/01/02

Major department stores in Japan started their New Year sales on Friday, the day after 2026 kicked off, offering varieties of "lucky bag" product packages to stimulate buying interest as much as possible amid inflation.

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00:13

Rural Municipalities Working with Students from Urban...

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2026/01/02

In a model project by Japan's internal affairs ministry, municipalities in the countryside are collaborating with university students from urban areas, in order to leverage young people's ideas for regional revitalization.

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00:14

New Year's Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace in...

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2026/01/01

The New Year's Greetings ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of 2026, with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako receiving greetings from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others.

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00:12

China Approaches S. Korea to Form Joint Front against...

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2026/01/01

China appears to be approaching South Korea to form a joint diplomatic front against Japan amid bilateral tensions triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on a Taiwan contingency.

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00:11

Takaichi Vows to Press Ahead with Reforms in New...

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2026/01/01

In her New Year's message on Thursday, the first day of 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that she will press ahead with necessary reforms, without fearing change.

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00:14

"Kamishibai" Picture Shows Bring...

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2026/01/01

Natsuko Nakatani creates "kamishibai" picture shows that bring to life stories drawn from myths and the experiences of people in areas devastated by the major earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day 2024.

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00:11

Over 900 Graves Closed in Japan's Noto Quake Area

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2026/01/01

More than 900 applications needed to close family graves have been filed in the Okunoto area of central Japan since it was hit by the January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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00:08

Japan Retailers Racing with Low-Priced Goods amid...

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2026/01/01

Japanese retailers are competing to offer low-priced goods as consumers continue to keep their purse strings tight amid inflation.

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00:08

Japan Emperor Reflects Anew on Preciousness of Peace

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2025/12/31

In his New Year's message on Thursday, Japanese Emperor Naruhito reflected anew on the preciousness of Japan's peace today.

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00:12

KKR's Priority Negotiation Rights with Yomeishu...

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2025/12/31

Yomeishu Seizo Co. has canceled preferential negotiation rights it granted to U.S. investment fund KKR to take the Japanese company private, according to the herbal health tonic maker.

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00:08

Japan Biz Delegation Postpones Beijing Visit

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2025/12/31

A Japanese business delegation will postpone a planned visit to Beijing, the Japan-China Economic Association said Wednesday.

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00:12

Japan Voices Concerns over Chinese Drills near Taiwan

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2025/12/31

The Japanese government has conveyed its concerns to China over its military exercises around Taiwan, Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Toshihiro Kitamura said in a statement released Wednesday.

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00:13

18,000 Still in Temporary Housing 2 Years after Noto...

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2025/12/31

Over 18,000 people are still living in temporary housing two years after a massive earthquake in the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan left about 700 people dead or unaccounted for.

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00:09

Japan Begins Studying Law against Spies

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2025/12/31

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has begun studying legislation aimed at preventing information theft by foreign entities.

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00:16

Anti-Takaichi LDP Members Remain Low-Key

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2025/12/31

Few members of Japan's conservative ruling Liberal Democratic Party, even those who are considered relatively liberal, dare to openly criticize their ultraconservative leader, Sanae Takaichi, also prime minister, amid unabated high public support for her.

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00:11

Putin Sends New Year's Message to Trump, But Not...

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2025/12/30

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his Christmas and New Year's greetings to U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders, but not to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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00:15

Japan End-2025 Bank Notes Fall for 3rd Straight Year

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2025/12/30

The year-end balance of bank notes in circulation in Japan is estimated at 120,606 billion yen, falling for the third straight year amid the rise of cashless payments, according to Bank of Japan data released Tuesday.

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