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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 02.01.2026.
It displays 21 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Aoyama Gakuin Comeback
⌨On January 2, Japanese editorial priority focused on the dramatic opening leg of the Hakone Ekiden. Throughout the morning and early afternoon, news desks tracked the real-time shifts in the race, initially focusing on Kokugakuin University’s early lead before pivoting to Aoyama Gakuin University’s decisive victory. Editors highlighted Kuroda Asahi’s record-breaking performance in the fifth stage, which saw him overcome a three-minute deficit to secure the school’s third consecutive first-day title.
Simultaneously, major outlets prioritized the Imperial Palace’s New Year greetings, specifically emphasizing Prince Hisahito’s first appearance at the event. By late afternoon, the focus shifted toward high-level diplomacy. Editors across the political spectrum reported on a scheduled phone call between Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Trump. These reports detailed an agreement to coordinate on China and Taiwan policy and to arrange Takaichi’s first official visit to Washington this spring.
Simultaneously, major outlets prioritized the Imperial Palace’s New Year greetings, specifically emphasizing Prince Hisahito’s first appearance at the event. By late afternoon, the focus shifted toward high-level diplomacy. Editors across the political spectrum reported on a scheduled phone call between Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Trump. These reports detailed an agreement to coordinate on China and Taiwan policy and to arrange Takaichi’s first official visit to Washington this spring.
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Kyodo News
Sumo: Yokozuna Onosato seeking new heights with 4-plus titles in 2026
Becoming yokozuna and winning half of the six grand sumo tournaments in 2025 for the most successful year of his young career, Onosato is raring to work further to achieve the "one-of-a-kind" status he pledged at his promotion ceremony in May.
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10:17 (01:17)⇢Imperial Greetings and the Hakone Road
⌨Japanese newsrooms have transitioned from memorializing the Noto earthquake to the festive but high-stakes rituals of the New Year. The Hakone Ekiden road race dominates real-time sports coverage (NHK, Yomiuri). Meanwhile, editors are highlighting the Imperial Palace's New Year greetings, specifically noting Prince Hisahito's first appearance and the return of the retired Emperor (TBS). Heavy snow warnings remain a constant logistical concern (Yahoo, Chunichi).
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朝日新聞
暗闇の滑走路、炎に包まれる機体 消防士が語る鎮火までの8時間
羽田空港の滑走路で2024年1月2日、日本航空（JAL）と海上保安庁の航空機同士が衝突し、海保機の副機長ら5人が死亡した事故から2年がたつ。炎に包まれた航空機の消火活動に関わった消防士が朝日新聞の取材に応じ、当時の状況を振り返った。 24年…
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Delhi chief minister slated as efforts to cut pollution fail to make impact in first year in office
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HuffPost Japan
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第102回東京箱根間往復大学駅伝競走（箱根駅伝）は2日、東京・大手町から神奈川・芦ノ湖までの往路（5区間、107・5キロ）が始まった。■【5区】（20・8キロ、小田原～芦ノ湖） 過去の箱根駅伝でいくつものドラマを生み出した山登り区間。国道1…
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Stock price more than doubles as Hong Kong IPO raises over $700m
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第102回東京箱根間往復大学駅伝競走（箱根駅伝）は2日、東京・大手町から神奈川・芦ノ湖までの往路（5区間、107・5キロ）があり、青山学院大が3年連続8度目の優勝を果たした。最終5区にエースの黒田朝日（4年）が区間記録を2分近く更新する快走…
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Kyodo News
Japan emperor hopes for peaceful 2026 in New Year's address
Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial family joining him in greeting the public, including Prince Hisahito who appeared for the first time.
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14:17 (05:17)⇢Aoyama Gakuin Ascends the Hakone Slopes
⌨The Hakone Ekiden and Imperial New Year greetings have solidified as the dominant editorial priorities (TBS, Kyodo, Yomiuri, Asahi). Sports desks focus on Aoyama Gakuin’s dramatic fifth-stage comeback to secure the first-day title, while general news outlets highlight Prince Hisahito’s debut appearance at the Palace. Meanwhile, meteorologists emphasize the widening impact of heavy snow across Japan's coastlines (NHK, Yahoo).
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投資で1億円以上の資産を築いた個人投資家は「億り人」と呼ばれる。その億り人を超え、金融資産を10億円以上まで膨らませたツワモノが「10億り人」だ。1億円の先を切り開いた10億り人はどのように金融資産10億円を達成したのか、そして今後の市場をどう見ているのか。日経ヴェリタスは今回、4人の10億り人への取材と、大規模なアンケート調査で捉えた10億り人167人のデータをもとに、初めて10億り人の実像に迫…
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古くから茶業の盛んな静岡市葵区足久保は、静岡茶発祥の地ともいわれる。昨夏、米国でカフェを経営する男女2人が、山あいの茶畑を訪れた。 案内役は、地元の茶農家らでつくる「足久保ティーワークス茶農協」の松永哲也組合長（52）。「目的は抹茶。海外の…
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国際送金を一手に担う国際銀行間通信協会（Swift、スイフト）はみずほ銀行や米JPモルガン・チェースなど世界17カ国の32行で、個人などの少額送金を即時に着金させる仕組みをつくる。フィンテックが台頭するなか、決済の遅さを改善し、銀行送金の利用を増やす。
日米欧や中東などの銀行が参加し、協議を始めた。早ければ2026年にも即時送金に向けた仕組みを導入する。米国のバンク・オブ・アメリカやウェルズ・フ…
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Increased activity spurs competition among investment banks
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世界遺産・下鴨神社（京都市左京区）にほど近いマンションの一室に、「漢方心療内科 藤井医院」がある。 茶色いドアの向こう側には、94歳の医師が待つ。藤井英子さんは週に5回ほど、白衣に袖を通す。 診察の終わり、「お大事に」とは言わない。 最後に…
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Kyodo News
Athletics: 2-time defending champ Aoyama Gakuin Univ. leads Tokyo-Hakone ekiden
Two-time reigning overall champion Aoyama Gakuin University won the outbound route of the annual two-day Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay on Friday, setting a record time to take an 18-second lead over second-placed Waseda University.
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20:18 (11:18)⇢Takaichi and Trump’s Pacific Dialogue
⌨Editors are shifting focus toward the Takaichi administration's diplomatic and economic consolidation. Conservative outlets highlight a scheduled call between Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Trump to coordinate on China and Taiwan (Sankei, TBS). Simultaneously, media coverage of the Hakone Ekiden continues to dominate sports desks, detailing Aoyama Gakuin’s record-breaking performance as they maintain their lead (Yomiuri, Kyodo, NHK).
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Kyodo News
Takaichi, Trump may hold phone talks Friday night at earliest: sources
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may hold phone talks with U.
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高市早苗首相とトランプ米大統領は2日午後9時半過ぎ、電話協議に入った。日本政府が発表した。首相は協議後、記者団の取材に応じる予定。今春で調整している首相の初訪米や、対中政策についても議論するとみられる。 両首脳の電話協議は昨年11月25日以…
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Kyodo News
Takaichi, Trump hold phone talks: Japan gov't source
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.
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Kyodo News
Takaichi agrees with Trump to arrange her U.S. visit in spring
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that U.
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この高揚感のなさは、いったい何だろう。日経平均株価は史上空前の5万円台にのり、好景気に沸き返ってもいい数字なのに、不安を感じる人が少なくない。 就職氷河期世代の私は50代を迎える。採用面接に落ち続けた頃の、断崖が背中に迫るあの感覚をぬぐえな…
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Kyodo News
Takaichi, Trump agree to arrange summit in U.S. in spring
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she and U.
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