The US and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the DPRK and rejected Russia's statements that the issue is closed. The parties also expressed concern over the PRC's nuclear potential.
In Utsunomiya, 94 schools have been closed for a second day because of a black bear. A search party including hunters is attempting to track the animal, which weighs approximately 100 kilograms.
Tokyo and Manila are deepening military cooperation amid Washington's restrained position. The countries are creating their own security system to deter China.
Airlines ANA and JAL have canceled 616 flights as Storm Jangmi approaches Tokyo. Meteorologists are warning of strong winds and the risk of flooding.
Beijing sent ships to Taiwan due to Japan-Philippines border negotiations. China considers these actions illegal and is tightening control in the region.
Japan has allocated $14. 7 million to NATO's PURL initiative for the procurement of non-lethal equipment. The funding will cover Ukraine's priority needs.
Japan plans a visit of government officials to the Russian Federation to maintain contacts and protect the assets of its companies. Tokyo denies any new cooperation and continues G7 sanctions.
Mansory has presented the exclusive BMW M5 P850 Pharaoh Edition in Egypt. The car features an aggressive design and an engine tuned to 850 horsepower.
Toyota will present two Land Cruiser Urban Style concepts in Tokyo. These design innovations demonstrate the possibilities for SUV personalization.
An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 7. 5 struck off the coast of Japan. Authorities urged residents to evacuate immediately due to a three-meter tsunami threat.
Musk's team is negotiating with equipment suppliers and Samsung to launch chip production. The Terafab project is expected to provide terawatts of power.
The Japanese government has increased funding for the startup Rapidus to produce 2-nanometer chips. Total investments in the project will reach $16.3 billion.
The US has informed Japan about a possible disruption in the supply of 400 Tomahawk missiles due to the war with Iran. Ammunition expenditures for the conflict have exceeded two years of production.
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned Seoul about the consequences of a possible transfer of lethal weapons to Kyiv. Moscow promises countermeasures if Korea joins the PURL list.
The International Olympic Committee has restricted the women's category to biological women based on the SRY gene test. The new rules will be in effect starting from the 2028 Olympic Games.
Minister Madeleine King affirmed Australia's reliability as a gas supplier amid the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. The country is launching a new Scarborough project.
Japan has begun the secret deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles in Kumamoto Prefecture. The new weapons are capable of striking targets in China.
Minister Ryosei Akazawa urged Washington not to raise tariffs on Japanese goods. Tokyo promises investments of $550 billion and energy cooperation.
The Russian Embassy in South Korea displayed a 15-meter banner with a slogan about victory, which caused outrage from the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Russian ambassador also praised the participation of North Korean troops in the war, escalating tensions.
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, led by Sanae Takaichi, won 316 out of 465 seats in the snap elections, setting a record. US President Donald Trump congratulated Takaichi.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China. The UK promises broader access to Chinese markets for the British service sector, including visa-free travel.
The man who killed Shinzo Abe in 2022 has been sentenced to life imprisonment. He pleaded guilty.
A massive power outage halted train traffic on key Tokyo railway lines on January 16. The cause was a fire in electrical equipment, leading to chaos and a drop in JR East shares.
At the first auction of 2026 in Tokyo, a 243 kg tuna was sold for $3. 2 million to Kiyomura Corp. The owner of the Sushi Zanmai sushi bar chain set a new record, surpassing his 2019 figure.
The first to welcome 2026 were Oceania and Asia, where celebrations are accompanied by pyrotechnic shows and traditional rituals. New Zealand greeted the year with a five-minute fireworks display over Sky Tower, while Sydney honored the victims of the terrorist attack with a minute of silence and projections on the Harbour Bridge.
The Japanese H3 rocket failed during the launch of the Michibiki 5 satellite due to a malfunction in the second stage, leading to the loss of the strategic spacecraft. This is the second failure for the H3 rocket since its debut, interrupting a series of successful missions.
Japan is preparing to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, the first TEPCO plant since the Fukushima Daiichi accident in 2011. This move, aimed at energy security, is causing protests among local residents, despite promises of investment.
Japan will be without giant pandas for the first time in half a century, as twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China. This symbolically ends an era of "panda diplomacy" amid deteriorating Japan-China relations.
Japan rejected the EU's proposal to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Tokyo refused to use $30 billion in frozen assets held on its territory to issue a loan to Ukraine.
A 7. 6 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan, reaching an intensity of over 6 on the Japanese scale. A tsunami warning has been issued, with the epicenter located east of Aomori Prefecture.
