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Flu Season in Japan: What to Do, When to See a Doctor and Emergency Care Options
A parent’s guide to handling influenza while traveling in Japan, from hotel care to emergency rooms.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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In Japan, generative AI takes fake election news to new levels
Leaders of a new Japanese political party unveil a logo that features China, a candidate campaigns in freezing weather wearing tank tops and grannies vent in public — or do they?
Source: The Japan Times
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Leeds beats Forest and take giant step towards securing Premier League status
Leeds United scored twice in four minutes in a dominant first half then added a third soon after halftime in beating Nottingham Forest 3-1 for a massive boost…
Source: Japan Today
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Decisive win for Takaichi may be best scenario for bonds and yen
A big win would eliminate the need for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to negotiate with opposition parties, who are touting even deeper tax cuts and broader fiscal spending.
Source: The Japan Times
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10 Fun Family Activities for Winter in Japan
Winter in Japan may be long and cold but that doesn’t mean your family won’t survive. Bundle up, get cozy and try these fun activities to keep the frost at bay.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Skating in the air
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan competes during the figure skating women's team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Friday.
Source: Japan Today
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Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Gundam and Roses. With Japanese animation having become a very big business, the promotional blitz for theatrical anime regularly includes hyping up the movie’s ending theme. It’ll play in the backgro
Source: SoraNews24
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A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we’re taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present. Welcome back to this spotlight on Japanese figure
Source: SoraNews24
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U.S. plans first meeting for Gaza 'Board of Peace' in Washington on Feb 19, Axios reports
The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday,…
Source: Japan Today
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Can Japanese theater travel? A Murakami adaptation tries.
"The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland” adaptation is part of a rising wave of contemporary Japanese theater productions that tour internationally with original casts.
Source: The Japan Times
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