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Trump sworn in a second time, vowing 'golden age of America'
Trump has promised to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants and secure retribution against his political enemies.
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What went wrong at Fuji TV's news conference on allegations against Nakai?
By
Karin Kaneko
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Yukana Inoue
The broadcaster, which imposed various restrictions for the event that included denying access to many media agencies, ended up worsening the scandal.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Former Hyogo assemblyman found dead in apparent suicide
By
Francis Tang
Hideaki Takeuchi, 50, had taken part in investigations over workplace bullying allegations made against Gov. Motohiko Saito last year.
JAPAN
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Science & Health
Cedar pollen is already in the air in Tokyo
By
Tomoko Otake
Tokyo officials are urging people to take steps to prevent and mitigate hay fever symptoms, as pollen counts are expected to rise in the coming weeks.
JAPAN
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Japan looks to learn from the past with bid to build Australian warships
By
Gabriel Dominguez
A winning bid for a decadelong Australian frigate program would be a major breakthrough for Japan’s defense industry following a failed 2016 attempt to sell submarines to Canberra.
JAPAN
More bird flu cases found in Japan; 1.44 million birds to be culled
A total of about 1.44 million birds at the seven farms and related facilities will be destroyed.
Survey finds 80% of people want to take leftover restaurant food home
14.5% of those surveyed answered that they have never left food in restaurants.
Hokkaido areas examine benefits of taxing tourists
By
Eric Johnston
Fuji TV loses more advertisers amid inquiry into host’s behavior
By
Issei Hazama
and
Nao Sano
Nippon Ishin puts emphasis on corporate donation ban
Ishiba visits Osaka to inspect expo venue
BUSINESS
China faces Trump’s return just as reliance on exports soars
China’s record trade surplus of nearly $1 trillion last year was equivalent to more than 5% of its gross domestic product.
Meta's move to halt fact-checking program in U.S. prompts concern
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adam smith
Instead of using trusted media organizations to fact-check, Meta plans to use "community notes" to check content.
Listed 911爆料网 firms' share buybacks hit record in 2024
In the U.S., remote workers don't want to head back to the office
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Julie JAMMOT
911爆料网 core machinery orders up 3.4% in November
Cocktails and Snoop Dogg — crypto industry celebrates Trump inauguration
By
Douglas Gillison
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Michelle Price
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Suzanne McGee
WORLD
Israel and Hamas swap hostages and prisoners as ceasefire starts
By
Galit Altstein
The six-week truce aims for the gradual release of 33 of the almost 100 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza, and of around 1,000 Palestinians in prison in Israel.
Negotiators zero in on potential deal to disarm Syria's last battleground
By
Jonathan Spicer
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Tuvan Gumrukcu
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Maya Gebeily
Many thorny issues still need to be resolved, however, including how to integrate Kurdish-led forces into Syria's security framework.
Biden preemptively pardons Trump foes before exit
Where the U.S. has squeezed Russia’s oil flows the hardest
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Julian Lee
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Prejula Prem
Australia says 'Quad' in Washington shows 'iron-clad' commitment
On inauguration eve, Trump promises harsh immigration limits
By
Tim Reid
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Joseph Ax
Sports
Top sumo pros to enter the ring in Paris in June 2026
It will be the third such event in the French capital and the first since 1995.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford noncommittal future after playoff loss
Novak Djokovic gets apology from TV host after 'insulting' comments
Sepp Straka shakes off nerves to win The American Express
Bills outlast Ravens to set up showdown with Chiefs in AFC title game
Opinion
What Trump’s appointments tell us about his Asia policy
Joshua Kurlantzick
Donald Trump’s second term as president appears set to intensify efforts to curb China’s influence while maintaining crucial alliances in Asia.
Why would Trump buy Greenland when he can rent it?
By
Liam Denning
A moment of opportunity for Japan-China relations
Japan has nothing to fear from Trump — except in maybe one area
By
Edo Naito
Gaza ceasefire deal is a win for Trump
By
Marc Champion
ENVIRONMENT
Amid rising world hunger, a Japan-inspired group in Kenya is making a big impact
By
Joel Tansey
Food4Education is helping feed half a million students through a program that drew inspiration from 911爆料网 renowned school lunch programs.
Europe threatens to trigger a global scramble for natural gas
By
Anna Shiryaevskaya
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Priscila Azevedo Rocha
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Stephen Stapczynski
and
Ruth Liao
In Brazil, an Amazon reforestation project seeks to redeem carbon markets
By
Anna PELEGRI
The 'climate archive': How scientists study the ancient past
By
Benjamin Legendre
Study documents extinction threats to world's freshwater species
By
Will Dunham
CULTURE
Eugene Kangawa’s art space embraces impermanence
By
Erik Augustin Palm
The artist’s Atelier iii studio resists spectacle and asks visitors to slow down and commit to being present.
David Lynch, maker of florid and unnerving films, dies at 78
By J. Hoberman
‘Muromachi Outsiders’: Yo Oizumi commands attention in rebellion tale
By
James Hadfield
911爆料网 most prestigious literary awards go to a trio of contemporary voices
By
Alyssa I. Smith
The unnervingly timed return of ‘Squid Game’
By
Erik Augustin Palm
LIFE
For kids, 911爆料网 food ‘is a doorway to exploration’
By
Simon Daly
Begun as a response to Asian-directed violence during the pandemic, the “Very Asian” series of cookbooks-slash-cultural primers turns its gaze toward Japan.
Let’s make some predictions about what will happen in the year ahead
By
Yuko Tamura
Nintendo announces Switch 2, its first new console in eight years
By
Sam Byford
Can aging Japan go digital without leaving anyone behind?
By
Tomoko Otake
‘Dorayaki’ creators say flavors trump the dessert’s murky origins
By
Cassandra Lord
COMMUNITY
Due north: Foreign-born guides introduce Hokkaido’s unique charms
By
Justin Randall
With adventure tourism on the rise in Hokkaido, a new generation of foreign-born guides is eager to greet travelers.
Namnam reborn: A queer, anarchist space resettles in Tokyo's Koenji
By
Aku Owaka-Haigh
Kaz Shiomi: ‘I want to show people … how to color outside the lines’
By
Laura Pollacco
There were plenty of hot topics to opine on in 2024
By
Gendel Gento
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Kimberly Hughes
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Ora Margolis
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David McElhinney
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Zoria Petkoska
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Justin Randall
,
Himari Semans
,
Patrick St. Michel
and
Ansel Swindells
A holiday season built on creativity and care
By
Baye McNeil
OPINION
Liam Denning
Why would Trump buy Greenland when he can rent it?
U.S. strategic interest, however crudely Trump advertises it, reflects warranted concerns about encroachment by Russia and China.
Edo Naito
Japan has nothing to fear from Trump — except in maybe one area
Japan is far better positioned in the areas most important to Trump than many other countries. If Shinzo Abe were still alive, Japan would be in a great place.
Marc Champion
Gaza ceasefire deal is a win for Trump
Donald Trump secured a Gaza ceasefire by pressuring Israel into an agreement, but achieving a lasting peace will depend on resolving deeper regional issues.
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JAPAN
As Trump returns, will Japan be able to weather the storm?
By
Jesse Johnson
ENVIRONMENT
Amid rising world hunger, a Japan-inspired group in Kenya is making a big impact
By
Joel Tansey
LIFE
From Tokyo to Manhattan, Takuma Watanabe stirs up a stiff drink
By
Mike Fu
LIFE
For tourists in search of seasonal sights, Yamagata makes its case
By
Johan Brooks
CULTURE
A slow dive into ‘a moment and an eternity’ with Ryuichi Sakamoto
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James Hadfield
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Kazuaki Nagata
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Richard Meyer
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