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The Japanese government has confirmed that a national has been detained in Tehran since January and is demanding his immediate release from Iranian authorities.

Iranian authorities have reportedly detained the NHK Tehran bureau chief, with the Japanese government demanding his release.

NHK's children's program 'Oh! Mother' announces changes in its cast, with Akiyama Anzu graduating from her role as the gymnastics sister.

Representative Junya Ogawa of the Center-Right Reform Union discusses specific constitutional revisions needed for Japan, including limitations on the Prime Minister's dissolution rights and the merging of upper house electoral districts.

NHK has announced that the language series 'Every Day,' which includes languages other than English, will be moved to late-night hours due to the restructuring of its radio programs starting from March 30.

The NHK Management Council has released an overview of the discussions leading to the selection of a new chairman, indicating that live broadcasts of these deliberations should not occur.

Japan plans to join a NATO initiative to supply non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine amid ongoing tensions.

Japan's ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and S. Takaichi, secured a 'super' majority in the latest elections, regaining strong control in the lower house of parliament.

In Japan's recent snap elections, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured more than half of the seats in the lower house, according to NHK's projections.

An exit poll indicates that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is expected to secure enough seats to maintain an outright majority in the recent House of Representatives election.

President Trump described the high-level discussions held with Iran on the 6th as "very good" and revealed plans for further discussions in the coming week.

President Trump shared a video on social media that included images comparing former President Obama's couple to gorillas, which drew accusations of racism and led to its removal following criticism even from within his Republican party.

The financial results of domestic listed companies for the period from April to December last year remained nearly flat compared to the same period in the previous year, despite ongoing impacts from U.S. tariff measures, with many companies experiencing growth due to active investments in AI.

As Japan's House of Representatives election approaches on the 8th, preparations such as setting up polling stations are underway nationwide.

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, that resulted in 31 deaths.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the traditional arms control model has become outdated due to China's rapid expansion of nuclear capabilities, in light of the expiration of the New START treaty with Russia.

On the opening day of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, protests erupted in Milan against the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to the event.

A senior official from Russia's military intelligence was shot in Moscow, with Foreign Minister Lavrov accusing Ukraine of attempting to disrupt peace talks.

Due to a winter pressure system, heavy snow is expected to accumulate along the Japan Sea coast and in the Tokyo area, prompting the Meteorological Agency to issue warnings regarding possible transportation disruptions.

Four individuals suspected of orchestrating a robbery that resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man in Yokohama's Aoba Ward have been re-arrested for their roles in a series of similar crimes in the capital region.

High-ranking officials from Japan and Iran met in Oman to discuss Iran's nuclear development amid increased military pressure from the US, with both sides agreeing to continue the talks, which Iran deemed a 'good start'.

Three projects, including the construction of a gas-fired power plant, are being considered as initial candidates for an $80 trillion investment in the U.S. following the recent Japan-U.S. agreement, with further ministerial negotiations expected soon.

Today marks the last day of the election campaign for the House of Representatives elections in Japan, with party leaders making final appeals in key battleground districts ahead of the voting day on the 8th.

KDDI has reported potential unauthorized transactions at its subsidiary's advertising agency, resulting in an outflow of about 33 billion yen, with focus shifting to the destinations of these funds and underlying motives.

The Milan-Cortina Olympics, set to start at 4 AM Japan time, will feature a unique opening ceremony where athletes will march across four different venues.

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 3 was recorded in Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama, Japan, at around 0:58 AM on the 7th, with no tsunami threat reported.

On June 6, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by over 900 points during trading hours, marking a new intraday high as buying orders surged for semiconductor and financial stocks that had recently seen declines.

In the third preliminary event of the figure skating team competition at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, ace skater Kaori Sakamoto achieved a season-best score, leading the event and bringing Japan to second place before the final qualifying event.

In Shiga Prefecture, 65 individuals from five care facilities experienced symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea after consuming the same lunch, leading to one death attributed to norovirus food poisoning.

The Milan-Cortina Olympics will feature events starting from February 6-7 Japan time, including the commencement of figure skating team events and Japan's women's ice hockey team's first match.

Japan defeated France 3-2 in their opening match of the preliminary league in Group B at the women's ice hockey tournament of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Junichi Matsuda has been elected as the new president of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, expressing his intention to work on reflecting the federation's opinions in the review of the retrial system.

In the second qualifying event for the Milan-Cortina Olympic figure skating team, the pair of Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuuichi, known as 'Rikuryu', achieved their personal best score to rank first, leading Japan to a sixth-place finish.

An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, has resulted in the death of 31 people and injuries to 169 others, with authorities investigating the incident as a potential suicide attack.

The JR Yamanote Line is currently suspended across all lines due to a human accident that occurred between Shinjuku and Shibuya stations, with an expected resumption around 9 PM.

The Australian government has signed a security treaty with Indonesia, which includes provisions for consultations and joint responses to security issues that arise between the two nations.

As the voting day for the House of Representatives election approaches on the 8th, party leaders are engaging in street speeches nationwide to rally support.

Due to predictions of inclement weather on the voting day for the House of Representatives election, local election management committees are making adjustments such as moving up the closing times of polling places.

The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the results of a household survey that reveals which city spent the most on ramen and gyoza last year.

The Public Security Investigation Agency conducted an inspection of Aleph's largest facility in Tokyo, which is associated with the successor group of the Aum Shinrikyo cult.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has requested that three former executives of the Public Safety Bureau contribute over 5 million yen towards damages paid by the city related to the Okawara Chemical Industry false accusation case, following resident audit requests.

Hiroshima baseball player Hazuki has admitted to allegations of using the banned substance 'etomidate,' and police continue to investigate the circumstances of the case.

The Pacific side of Japan continues to experience low rainfall, resulting in decreased water storage levels in Kanto dams, some of which have hit historical lows according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

The average price of rice sold at supermarkets across Japan has increased by 6 yen, reaching 4,194 yen for 5 kilograms, marking the first rise in two weeks according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

KDDI's subsidiary Big Globe has been implicated in fictitious transactions leading to the over-reporting of approximately 246 billion yen in total sales for the group up to this fiscal year.

The Consumer Affairs Agency's expert committee in Japan has approved a proposal to include 'cashew nuts' as a mandatory allergen label starting in April.

The reported number of influenza patients in Japan exceeded 30 per medical institution for the week ending February 1, marking a near doubling compared to the previous week and an increase for four consecutive weeks since the start of the year.

Bear footprints were found on the premises of a junior high school in Hakodate, Hokkaido, which is designated as a voting site, prompting hunters to be dispatched for safety on the election day, the 8th.

The Cabinet Office announced that Japan's Economic Trend Index for December showed a 0.4 point decrease, attributed to reduced domestic automobile shipments, while maintaining the overall economic assessment.

A former chief doctor at the National Cancer Center's East Hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court of bribery charges for receiving cash in exchange for using medical devices from a Tokyo manufacturer during surgery.