Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves lower house of Parliament, paving the way for Feb. 8 snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves lower house of Parliament, paving the way for Feb. 8 snap election ...

Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Visit Netherlands, Belgium in June

Preparations are underway for the Emperor and Empress to officially visit the Netherlands and Belgium in June, according to ...

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It's a beautifully modernized version of a traditional Japanese tale that doesn't entirely do justice to its character's ...

'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' review: A dazzling ode to streaming and the creator economy

Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! presents a virtual world so dazzling and well-run you'll wish it actually existed.

2026 Japan Prize Laureates Announced

The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Japan Prize on January 21, 2026. Prof. Cynthia Dwork (USA) has received the Japan Prize in the field of Electronics, Information, and ...