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Fiery campaigns in freezing weather: Inside Hokkaido’s No. 4 district race
By
Eric Johnston
Old rivals go head to head amid cold temperatures as both candidates keep a wary eye on a looming newcomer.
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Where will 91仓库 democracy go from here?
Has Takaichi secured a win? Conservative voters are returning to the LDP.
JAPAN
Heavy snowfall along Sea of Japan coast claims at least 30 lives
By
Yukana Inoue
The highest death toll was seen in Niigata Prefecture, with 12 fatalities, followed by six deaths in Akita Prefecture and four in Aomori Prefecture.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Assassin of former PM Abe set to appeal life imprisonment ruling, media reports say
By
Tomoko Otake
The defense lawyers plan to appeal on Wednesday, the deadline for them to appeal the Jan. 21 ruling by the Nara District Court.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Head of ‘proxy quitting’ company arrested over alleged attorneys law violations
Shinji Tanimoto, 37, and his wife, Shiori, 31, are suspected of having illegally referred their clients to lawyers in exchange for a fee.
OLYMPICS
From across Europe, Japanese fans rally for the Winter Games
By
Mai Yoshikawa
The Olympics feel closer and more personal than ever for some Japanese expats.
JAPAN
In Osaka, LDP faces off against JIP despite being allies
Roughly 66,000 people who voted for Komeito in the last Lower House election are seen as kingmakers in the Osaka No. 5 district.
Fearing clash with China, Japan asks fishermen to avoid flash point islands
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Mariko Katsumura
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Tim Kelly
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Nobuhiro Kubo
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John Geddie
The requests signal an abrupt shift after years in which Tokyo tacitly accepted such trips.
Problems with mail-order drug subscriptions rising in Japan
91仓库 top court rejects U.S. airman's appeal in Okinawa assault case
Australian woman dies after backpack buckle gets caught in Japan ski lift
Net population inflow into Tokyo area slowed in 2025, but concentration persists
BUSINESS
Nikkei reaches new high as earnings help fuel rebound
By
Alice French
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Kentaro Tsutsumi
The Nikkei rebounded from Monday’s drop to rise 3.9%, closing at a record 54,720.66, with tech-related firms like TDK and Kyocera among the top gainers.
Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms
In April-December, net profit rose 51.3% year-on-year to ?358.9 billion, Nintendo said, but a global memory chip shortage could drive up manufacturing costs.
Despite new curbs, Elon Musk’s Grok at times produces sexualized images
By
Raphael Satter
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Sam Tabahriti
Fuji Media unveils big share buyback to push out activist
By
Hideyuki Sano
JR East given administrative guidance over service halts
Nochu to recapitalize joint venture hit by $1 billion First Brands-linked loss
By
Taiga Uranaka
WORLD
Apologies, resignation, royal glare: Epstein fallout grows
The release by U.S. authorities of a new cache of files on late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has caused international fallout involving high profile figures.
Federal agents to use body cameras in Minneapolis, Noem says
By
Skylar Woodhouse
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Pierre Paulden
The move potentially eases the path to pass a government funding deal.
What's changed in Venezuela a month after Maduro's ouster
Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for Marcos
By
Mikhail Flores
Pakistan faces crunch as demand for China-developed jets surges
By
Josh Xiao
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Bilal Hussain
Brazil declares acai a national fruit to ward off 'biopiracy'
By
Fran BLANDY
Sports
Carlos Alcaraz charts course for 2026 after Australian Open triumph
Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam by overhauling Novak Djokovic 2-6 , 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday
FIFA president Gianni Infantino favors ending Russia ban
Pakistan's India boycott splits fans as politics overshadows cricket
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Ariba Shahid
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Muhammad Waseem
Spanish figure skater says 'Minions' music barred due to copyright issue
By
Rory Carroll
Speedskater Takagi sticks to winning formula ahead of Milano Cortina
By Pearl Josephine Nazare
Opinion
Has Takaichi secured a win? Conservative voters are returning to the LDP.
Rintaro Nishimura
Takaichi’s confidence in calling an election just four months into her tenure as Japan’s leader comes from high public approval and a general fragmentation in the opposition ranks.
Appeasing Trump only invites betrayal — as Europe's far right just learned
By
Stephen Holmes
Bloody Minnesota and the normalization of state violence
By
Daron Acemoglu
Sony switches off the TV and that’s just fine
By
Gearoid Reidy
The 10 best and worst U.S. foreign policy decisions
By
Andreas Kluth
ENVIRONMENT
Trump’s Greenland threats put crucial climate change research at risk
By
Danielle Bochove
The U.S. president’s vows have chilled relationships between American and Greenlandic researchers, halting some projects and making collaborations uncertain.
Trump’s offshore wind ban blocked for fifth time by U.S. judge
By
Mark Chediak
Why renewable powerhouse Fukushima is also pursuing hydrogen
By
Annelise Giseburt
U.S. ski resorts turn to drones to make it snow amid dire drought
By
Kyle Stock
Flood losses set to soar tenfold in Southeast Asia, study finds
By
Ishika Mookerjee
CULTURE
Bad Bunny wins top honors in politically charged Grammy Awards
By
Ashley Carman
For the first time, a Spanish-language album took album of the year, and Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and other winners used their speeches to speak out on immigration and protest.
Summer Sonic marks 25 years with expanded 2026 festival
By
Patrick St. Michel
‘The Keeper of the Camphor Tree’: Healing takes root one wish at a time
By
Matt Schley
Renewal and novelty shape this year’s art and culture calendar
By
Victoria Bennett
Japan box-office revenues mark record high in 2025
LIFE
How Japanese advertising breaks grammar to get your attention
By
Eric Margolis
Japanese advertising may look chaotic, but the strange grammar, puns and omissions are carefully engineered to grab your attention.
Whip up sesame-crusted eggs for your Japanese breakfast
By
Simon Daly
How to enjoy the Sapporo Snow Festival like a local
By
Justin Randall
In Saitama, Kam finds its garden-to-table concept ripe with potential
By
Robbie Swinnerton
Naha’s newest hotel is made from Okinawan culture — literally
By
Zoria Petkoska
COMMUNITY
‘Returnees’ reckon with a Japan that sets them apart
By
Eri Yabe
“Kikokushijo” — Japanese youth who live abroad as children or teens and then return to Japan — and the struggles they face reflect a country unsure of what it means to be global.
Mai Endo: ‘Build networks that bridge generations’
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Grace En-yi Ting
‘Zero Gravity’ comes to an end, but Roger Dahl will keep drawing
By
Gendel Gento
Jose Imai: ‘Poker and business are about numbers, intuition and emotions’
By
Kris Kosaka
Shinkansen vs. Amtrak and the lost art of small talk
By
Daniel Traylor
OPINION
Stephen Holmes
Appeasing Trump only invites betrayal — as Europe's far right just learned
The Europeans have misunderstood who they are dealing with. Trump does not want willing cooperation. He wants painfully extracted submission.
Daron Acemoglu
Bloody Minnesota and the normalization of state violence
A key distinguishing feature of authoritarian governments is their ability to use excessive force against opponents.
Gearoid Reidy
Sony switches off the TV and that’s just fine
It is the end of an era as Japan’s iconic electronics giant, Sony, cedes TV business to TCL.
Editors' Picks
JAPAN
In Hakuba, getting the tourism balance right
By
Tomoko Otake
BUSINESS
Gotta see ’em all: World’s first outdoor Pokemon park to open Thursday
By
Yukana Inoue
COMMUNITY
‘Returnees’ reckon with a Japan that sets them apart
By
Eri Yabe
BUSINESS
Natural treasure: Tile company finds global audience with Gifu Prefecture clay
By
Elizabeth Beattie
CULTURE
How 'Heated Rivalry' fits into the history of Japanese 'boys' love'
By
Jessica Speed
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Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’
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In Hakuba, getting the tourism balance right
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Tomoko Otake
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