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Takaichi’s victory sends Japan’s Nikkei 225 to new highs
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks to the media at LDP headquarters…
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 skyrockets over 5% to hit record highs as Takaichi secures historic mandate
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Japan’s ruling LDP seen winning outright majority in snap poll: NHK
A poster of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is displayed at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo, Japan,…
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Half of Japan’s samurais were women reveals groundbreaking new exhibition at British Museum
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Niseko, Hokkaido: Australian man dies after reported avalanche in Japan’s north
An Australian man died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing at a popular resort in Japan’s Hokkaido region.…
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Half of Japan’s samurais were women reveals groundbreaking new exhibition at British Museum
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Japan’s PM calls snap election after 3 months in office
23 January 2026 15:56 | News Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way…
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Japan’s December exports growth drops to 5.1%, missing expectations
Vehicles set out for shipment parked in front of the Dream Angel vehicle carrier ship at Nagoya Port in Nagoya,…
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Man who killed Japan’s ex-PM Shinzo Abe gets life in prison
The man who killed Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, three and a…
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Japan’s 40-year bond yield hits 4% record on fiscal jitters following election call
A bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower, at sunrise time. Vladimir Zakharov | An | Getty Images The…
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