Japan

Ms. Sanae Takaichi re-elected Japanese Prime Minister

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Ms. Sanae Takaichi was chosen as Prime Minister in a session of the House of Representatives. The new cabinet will be announced at the end of February 18.

Japanese people seek the best place to watch the first sunrise of the new year

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On the first day of the new year, watching the sunrise has a special meaning for Japanese people.

Traditional Tet games in Japan

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The folk games at the beginning of the year reflect belief, wishes for good luck and the spirit of reunion in Japanese culture.

North Korea reacts toughly to Japan's military move

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Japan's establishment of close security and defense relations with Canada recently has caused significant concern for North Korea.

Japanese police disciplined in series for sexual harassment

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337 Japanese police officers were disciplined in 2025, the highest number in a decade, of which sexual harassment accounted for the highest proportion.

Japan wants to receive high-quality labor from Vietnam

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Japanese businesses want to learn about investment and continue to expand investment and business in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Takaichi and ruling party make breakthrough after early elections

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The ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi overwhelmingly won the Japanese House of Representatives election, with a near-certain majority of seats.

Prime Minister Takaichi's coalition expected to overwhelmingly win the Japanese election

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Japanese voters go to the polls in the early House of Representatives election, with polls predicting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition to win overwhelmingly.

Makeup helps the elderly live better

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Many nursing homes in Japan put beauty care services such as skin care and makeup into daily operation.

Japan arrests a teacher on suspicion of child sexual abuse

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Tokyo police (Japan) have arrested a 40-year-old male teacher on charges of molesting a primary school student.

Japan arrests company owner for supporting workers to quit

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Japanese police have arrested the head of a company specializing in supporting workers to quit their jobs with their wives, on charges of violating the Law on Lawyers.

Assassin of former Prime Minister Abe sentenced to life imprisonment after 4 years of committing the crime

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Nara District Court sentenced former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo to life imprisonment, rejecting all mitigation proposals.

Japan discovers giant rare earth mine at 6,000m depth

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Japan confirms the successful recovery of sediment containing rare earths from a record depth, opening up prospects for strategic mineral supply autonomy.

Japan strengthens naval power with torpedo-launching UUVs

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Japan's new UUV has the ability to deploy from submarines, serving maritime security missions and improving strategic deterrence capabilities.

Japan to test Nipah virus vaccine on humans

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The University of Tokyo (Japan) will begin human trials of a vaccine to prevent the Nipah virus - a dangerous encephalitis pathogen that has no specific treatment.