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Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.

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Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability

Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.

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Luxury Train Tours Revitalize Japan's Regional Economies

Luxury train tours in Japan, such as Tokyu Corp.'s Royal Express and West Japan Railway Co.'s Twilight Express Mizukaze, are attracting tourists to less-visited areas, boosting struggling regional economies and preserving local traditions; despite ticket prices reaching \$5,200, tours sold out.

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Japan's Prisons: A Refuge for the Elderly

Tochigi Women's Prison in Japan is experiencing a surge in elderly inmates, many of whom prefer the prison's care and social interaction to life outside, highlighting systemic issues of poverty and lack of social support for Japan's aging population.

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Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law

The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.

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China and Japan Resume High-Level Political Dialogue

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from Japan's ruling coalition in Beijing on January 15, 2025, marking the resumption of high-level political exchanges after a seven-year pause, focusing on enhancing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and promoting the sound development of bilateral ...

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Trump Prevents TikTok Ban, Restoring U.S. Service

President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday prevented a federal ban on TikTok in the U.S., restoring service after Trump claimed at a Washington rally to have personally saved the app.

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Major Japanese Companies Halt Fuji TV Ads Amid Sex Scandal

Major Japanese companies, including Nissan, Kao, and Seven & i Holdings, are suspending commercials on Fuji TV following allegations of the network's involvement in a nonconsensual sexual activity scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, resulting in a 90 million yen settlement.

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South Korean President Arrested for Inciting Insurrection

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested on Sunday for inciting insurrection by declaring martial law in December, marking the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the nation's history; violent protests erupted among some of his supporters.

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Dodgers Sign Japanese Star Pitcher Roki Sasaki

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to a major-league deal Friday night, beating out the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers had been pursuing Sasaki for years and view him as a key piece in their bid for a World Series title.

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Chilean 10-Year-Old Wins Pokémon World Championship

Ten-year-old Vicente, from Iquique, Chile, won the 2024 Pokémon TCG World Championships in Hawaii after an unexpected final victory, marking Chile's first win and resulting in an invitation to the presidential palace.

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Japan Expresses Concern Over South Korean President's Detention, Affirms Importance of Bilateral Ties

Japan expressed "grave concern" over South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for declaring martial law, but affirmed the importance of bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the U.S., despite the political uncertainty in South Korea.

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