09:11 (00:11)⇢Olympic Flames and Election Snows
⌨The Japanese media has pivoted sharply to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics following the opening ceremony, highlighting Japan's strong start in figure skating and the simultaneous entry of athletes (Yomiuri, NHK, TBS, Kyodo, Chunichi). This festive atmosphere contrasts with domestic editorial anxieties regarding tomorrow’s general election, where outlets focus on polling logistics during heavy snow and the political judgment facing the Takaichi administration (Yahoo, Asahi, Hokkaido, HuffPost).