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2026 POLLS: No Deep Debate on Espionage Prevention Law

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2026/02/07

There was no deep debate during campaigns for Sunday's general election on measures to enhance intelligence capabilities, such as an espionage prevention law, although the Liberal Democratic Party and others proposed such steps in their election pledges.

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00:13

Japan to Invest in Thermal Power, Diamonds, Ports in...

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2026/02/07

Japan is seen selecting gas-fired power generation, synthetic diamonds and ports as the first round of 550-billion-dollar investments and loans it agreed to make in the United States, it was learned Saturday.

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00:13

Diver Dies in Underwater Mine Survey in Japan

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2026/02/07

A male diver died Saturday after falling ill during a survey to search for the remains of victims of the 1942 underwater coal mine disaster off Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan.

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00:13

Memorial Held for 1942 Underwater Mine Disaster in Japan

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2026/02/07

A memorial ceremony was held in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Saturday to mark the 1942 underwater coal mine disaster in the western Japan prefecture that left 183 people dead.

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00:13

Japan to Keep Demanding Restart of Visits to Northern...

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2026/02/07

Japan will keep requesting Russia to allow the restart of a program for former residents of Russian-held northwestern Pacific islands to visit their ancestors' graves on the islands, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Saturday.

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00:09

JETRO Promotes Japanese Pop Culture in Cairo

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2026/02/07

The Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, has opened an event to promote Japanese pop culture in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

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00:10

Gas Container Using Nobel Winner's Technology...

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2026/02/07

A gas container using a technology developed by Japanese Nobel Prize winner Susumu Kitagawa is drawing attention, with demonstration tests underway.

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00:09

Japan, Bangladesh Sign Economic Partnership Deal

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2026/02/07

Japan and Bangladesh have signed an economic partnership agreement for better market access for goods and services and development of related rules.

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00:11

2026 POLLS: LDP's Takaichi Overwhelming Rivals...

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2026/02/06

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is overwhelming her rivals in a battle to go viral on social media, according to an analysis.

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00:15

KDDI Overstates Sales by Up to 246 B. Yen

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2026/02/06

Japanese telecommunications company KDDI Corp. said Friday that it has overstated sales by up to 246 billion yen for the year ending in March due to fictitious transactions involving its internet service subsidiary Biglobe Inc.

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00:11

Japan's Ratio of Household Spending on Food Hits...

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2026/02/06

Japan's ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, an internal affairs ministry survey showed Friday.

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00:15

BOJ May Raise Rates in March if Yen Drops Further:...

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2026/02/06

The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in March at the earliest if the yen weakens further, although a rate hike in April appears to be the main scenario, Ryutaro Kono, chief economist at BNP Paribas Securities ()削除 Ltd., said Friday.

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00:14

Japan Public Pension Fund Posts 16-T.-Yen Profit in...

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2026/02/06

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund said Friday that it posted an investment profit of 16,187.8 billion yen for October-December, with a rate of return of 5.84 pct.

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00:12

Ex-Japan Cancer Center Doctor Cleared in Bribery Case

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2026/02/06

Tokyo District Court on Friday acquitted a former department chief at the National Cancer Center Japan, ruling that no intent on his part could be established in an alleged medical device bribery case.

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00:17

2026 POLLS: LDP Veep Aso Aims to Further Expand His...

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2026/02/06

Taro Aso, vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, has been vigorously delivering campaign speeches for LDP candidates in Sunday's general election with a view to further enhancing his influence within the Japanese ruling party as the main backer of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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00:13

Japan Heavy Machinery Unions Start...

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2026/02/06

The labor unions of Japanese heavy machinery makers and other businesses Friday submitted demands for pay scale increases to management, marking the start of this year's "shunto" spring wage negotiations at major companies.

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00:13

MouseComputer Parent MCJ to Go Private via MBO

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2026/02/06

MCJ Co., the parent of Tokyo-based personal computer manufacturer MouseComputer Co., has said it will go private through a management buyout scheme in cooperation with U.S. investment fund Bain Capital.

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00:09

2026 POLLS: Tokyo Students Learn Importance of Elections

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2026/02/06

Japanese comedian Nana Takamatsu has held a class at a junior high school in Tokyo to teach students the importance of elections and democracy.

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00:14

Toyota to Promote Chief Financial Officer Kon to...

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2026/02/06

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it will promote Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon to president and chief executive officer, replacing Koji Sato, who will step aside to become vice chairman and take the new post of chief industry officer.

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00:13

Toyota Projects Record Sales of 50 T. Yen for FY 2025

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2026/02/06

Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday that its consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 are expected to reach 50 trillion yen for the first time, up from the previous projection of 49 trillion yen.

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