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13.02.2026

The Day of the Ogawa Victory

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 13.02.2026.

It displays 39 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.02.2026The Day of the Ogawa Victory

The day's editorial focus was dominated by the leadership transition of the Centrist Reform Alliance following its landslide electoral defeat. In the morning, news outlets framed the contest between Takeshi Shina and Junya Ogawa as a struggle for the party's survival. By late afternoon, editors shifted to breaking coverage of the vote, highlighting Ogawa’s narrow five-vote victory and his immediate pivot toward party unity and constitutional reform debates. Simultaneously, the Milan-Cortina Olympics remained a high-priority narrative. Afternoon headlines celebrated Miki Ono’s bronze medal in the women’s snowboard halfpipe, emphasizing her redemption after previous Olympic failures. This sports coverage provided a nationalistic counterpoint to the day's grim economic reports, specifically Dentsu Group’s record-breaking 327.6 billion yen loss and Nissan’s ongoing structural crisis. Evening headlines also prioritized the Maebashi District Court’s 20-year sentence for a drunk driver in a high-profile fatal accident, alongside the death of APA Group founder Toshio Motoya.

13.02.2026
09:02
衆院選は自民党が単独で3分の2超の議席を獲得する歴史的圧勝となった。海外メディアは日本の将来を占う選挙結果をどう伝えたのか。欧米やアジア諸国の報道からは、高市早苗首相の人気の理由や日中関係の先行きへの高い関心がうかがえる。 投開票日の8日から10日までに紙面やオンラインに掲載された海外主要メディアの報道を調べた。 選挙結果について、ほとんどのメディアが高市首相の「歴史的な大勝」「地滑り的勝利」な…
09:02
09:16
■杉田敦氏×加藤陽子氏×長谷部恭男氏 異例ずくめの真冬の総選挙は、大した政策論争も行われぬままいつしか首相の人気投票に変質した感があり、結果、自民党の歴史的圧勝に終わった。してやった/してやられた感がいまだに抜けない。とはいえ高市政権の前途…
09:16

09:18Takaichi's Mandate and the Democratic Void

Japanese editors are analyzing the LDP's landslide victory under Prime Minister Takaichi, with liberal outlets questioning the health of democracy amid a perceived 'popularity contest' (Asahi, Nikkei, Japan Business Press). In sports, attention shifts to Miki Ono's bronze in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, marking a redemptive moment after her previous ninth-place finish (Yomiuri, TBS).
09:20
09:51
Kyodo News

Olympics: Japan's Ono takes halfpipe bronze as S. Korea's Choi wins gold

Japan's Mitsuki Ono won bronze and U.
09:51
10:12
写真の自転車4台、違反はどれ?白の「二本線」がポイント、4月から自転車にも「青切符」【クイズ】
10:12
11:03
誰もが守るべき普遍的な道徳はあるのか。「噓をつかない」「約束を守る」「差別をしない」。アリストテレスからカントまで哲学者は人類社会の根源を問う重い命題に取り組んできたが、トランプ政権下の米国では道徳や倫理を一段と顧みなくなった。 元大統領夫妻を類人猿に トランプ大統領は2月5日夜、オバマ元大統領夫妻を類人猿として描いた動画を自らのSNSに投稿した。翌日には削除されたが、ホワイトハウスは「職員が誤…
11:03

11:18Medical Fees Rise Against Inflation

Japanese editors are focusing on the government's decision to increase medical fees for first and repeat visits starting in June to address inflation and support healthcare worker wage hikes (Sankei, Yomiuri). Meanwhile, the opposition's crisis deepens as the Chudo Reform Coalition begins its leadership vote following a crushing election defeat (NHK, Yahoo, Japan Business Press). International coverage highlights President Trump’s rollback of greenhouse gas regulations (TBS, Nikkei).
11:41
Kyodo News

Japan's main opposition to pick new leader after crushing election defeat

Japan's main opposition force, the Centrist Reform Alliance, will elect its new leader on Friday, embarking on a revamp of the newly created party that suffered a heavy loss in the House of Representatives election.
11:41

13:11The Opposition's Quest for a New Breath

Japanese editors are focusing on the leadership transition within the Centrist Reform Alliance, as Takeshi Shina and Junya Ogawa compete to rebuild the opposition after its electoral defeat (TBS, NHK, Kyodo). Simultaneously, media are analyzing the LDP's digital dominance, noting that Prime Minister Takaichi's YouTube presence has reached 150 million views, potentially reshaping democratic engagement through a 'popularity contest' model (Mainichi, Asahi).
13:41
中道改革連合は13日、党本部で議員総会を開き、新代表に小川淳也氏を選出した。野田佳彦、斉藤鉄夫両共同代表は衆院選の惨敗の責任をとって辞任する。新代表の任期は2027年3月末まで。党の基盤の立て直しが急務になる。 小川氏は週明けにも新執行部を発足させ、18日召集の特別国会に臨む見通しだ。 代表選には立憲民主党出身の小川氏と階猛氏の2人が立候補した。中道に所属する衆院議員49人が投票し、27票を得た…
13:41
13:53
14:00
14:16
中道改革連合の代表選は13日、東京・永田町の党本部で投開票され、立憲民主党出身の小川淳也氏(54)=香川1区=が、同党出身の階(しな)猛氏(59)=岩手1区=を破って新代表に選出された。衆院選惨敗からの党再建が急務となる。任期は2027年3…
14:16

14:17Ogawa Claims the Opposition Mantle

Japanese editors are focused on Junya Ogawa’s victory in the Centrist Reform Alliance leadership election, defeating Takeshi Shina by five votes (TBS, Sankei, NHK, Nikkei, Yomiuri, Mainichi, Asahi). Outlets emphasize the immediate pressure on Ogawa to rebuild the opposition after its electoral collapse, with conservative and liberal papers alike highlighting the urgent need for a unified party structure before the upcoming special Diet session (Nikkei, Sankei).
15:16
15:47
中道改革連合は13日、党本部で議員総会を開き、新代表に小川淳也氏を選出した。野田佳彦、斉藤鉄夫両共同代表は衆院選の惨敗の責任をとって辞任する。新代表の任期は2027年3月末まで。党の基盤の立て直しが急務になる。 小川氏は選出を受け「重い責任を負う。国民生活の安定と将来の見通しを提起し、安心、将来への希望を提供することが最大の目標だ」と語った。週明けにも新執行部を発足させ、18日召集の特別国会に臨…
15:47

15:48Ogawa Takes the Opposition Helm

Japanese media are split between the political transition and a high-profile legal verdict. Junya Ogawa’s election as the new leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance is the primary focus (NHK, Nikkei, Asahi, Kyodo, TBS, Yahoo), with outlets examining his challenge to rebuild the opposition. Simultaneously, the Maebashi District Court’s 20-year sentence for a drunk driver who killed three family members receives significant, emotional coverage (TBS, Yomiuri, Mainichi).
16:26
電通グループが13日発表した2025年12月期の連結決算(国際会計基準)は売上高にあたる収益は前の期比2%増の1兆4352億円、最終損益が3276億円の赤字(前の期は1921億円の赤字)だった。最終赤字は3期連続。海外事業の苦戦に伴うのれんの減損を3961億円計上した。期末配当も無配で、01年の上場以来初めて通期で無配だ。 同日、26年12月期の最終損益は697億円の黒字を見込むと発表した。日本…
16:26
16:58
Kyodo News

Chinese fishing boat seized off southwestern Japan, skipper arrested

Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper for allegedly defying an order to stop while within Japan's exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture, the Fisheries Agency said early Friday.
16:58

17:32Ogawa Rises From the Opposition Ash

Japanese media are concentrating on Junya Ogawa’s victory in the Centrist Reform Alliance leadership election, defeating Takeshi Shina (TBS, NHK, Yahoo, Asahi). Editors highlight his background in the Constitutional Democratic Party and the challenge of party unification. Simultaneously, the government’s investigation into Chinese AI video services regarding copyright infringement has emerged as a key regulatory concern (Sankei, Yahoo).
18:03
国土交通省は地方自治体がまちの中心部にオフィスを誘致するため、容積率を緩和できる制度をつくる。従来は病院や商業施設など住民向けにサービスを提供する施設に対象を限っていた。地方都市に働く場を設けやすくして、東京一極集中の緩和につなげる。 18日召集の特別国会に、都市再生特別措置法などの改正案提出を目指す。成立すれば2026年度にも施行する。 コンパクトシティーを目指して市町村が定める立地適正化計画…
18:03
18:22
18:28
視力1.0未満(裸眼)の子どもが増加傾向にある。 今年度の調査では、高校で7割を超えて過去最高(コロナ禍の2020~23年度を除く)。小中学校も、最高だった昨年度に次ぐ高水準だった。近くを見る作業の増加が一因とみられている。 文部科学省が1…
18:28
18:35
19:16
視力1.0未満(裸眼)の子どもが増加傾向にある。 今年度の調査では、高校で7割を超えて過去最高(コロナ禍の2020~23年度を除く)。小中学校も、最高だった昨年度に次ぐ高水準だった。近くを見る作業の増加が一因とみられている。 文部科学省が1…
19:16

19:17Ogawa Seeks Unity From the Ruins

Japanese media are highlighting Junya Ogawa's victory in the Centrist Reform Alliance leadership race, with outlets focusing on his pledge for party unity and the daunting task of reconstruction following a major electoral defeat (TBS, NHK, Yahoo). Concurrently, several major outlets report on the death of Toshio Motoya, the 82-year-old founder of APA Group, marking the end of an era for the prominent real estate and hotel conglomerate (Sankei, Nikkei).
20:07
Kyodo News

Ogawa chosen as Japan's main opposition leader after election defeat

Japan's main opposition force, the Centrist Reform Alliance, elected 54-year-old Junya Ogawa as its new head on Friday, as the newly created party embarks on a revamp after a heavy loss in the recent general election.
20:07
20:16
立憲民主党と公明党が合流し、結党した「中道改革連合」。保守色の強い高市早苗政権に対抗する「中道の軸」になることをめざしたが、解散総選挙で大敗した。なぜ、支持は広がらなかったのか。 「てっちゃーん」「野田さーん」 歓声がわいたのは、公示後3日…
20:16
20:38
Kyodo News

Anime pilgrimage sites tied to "Umamusume," "Initial D" on 2026 wish list

"Umamusume: Cinderella Gray" and "Initial D" are among popular titles featured on the 2026 list of anime pilgrimage sites in Japan that fans most want to visit, a tourism association said Friday.
20:38
21:16

21:17Friction Marks Ogawa's New Path

Japanese editors are intensifying their scrutiny of Junya Ogawa's new leadership of the Centrist Reform Alliance, highlighting internal friction over his openness to constitutional amendments (Yomiuri, Asahi, TBS, Japan Business Press). Simultaneously, a corruption scandal at the University of Tokyo involving high-value entertainment of a former professor has raised serious governance concerns within the academic sector (Sankei, NHK).
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