http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:54:29 +0200 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:54:29 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/23/a-robot-sony-built-with-ai-is-defeating-human-pros-at-table-tennis http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/23/a-robot-sony-built-with-ai-is-defeating-human-pros-at-table-tennis Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:54:16 +0200 Japanese electronics giant Sony built the robotic arm it calls Project Ace and pitted it against professional athletes. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/japan-issues-tsunami-warning-after-powerful-74-magnitude-earthquake http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/japan-issues-tsunami-warning-after-powerful-74-magnitude-earthquake Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:35:11 +0200 Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/17/dont-hike-naked-in-switzerland-top-tips-for-first-time-travellers http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/17/dont-hike-naked-in-switzerland-top-tips-for-first-time-travellers Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Think twice before you tip, throw coins in ponds or miss out on an opportunity to chat with a local. Lonely Planet and other experts share the unwritten rules of travelling abroad for the first time. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/these-train-journeys-have-the-best-views-according-to-eye-tracking-technology http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/these-train-journeys-have-the-best-views-according-to-eye-tracking-technology Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:46:07 +0200 Japan’s Sagano Romantic Train takes the crown, while three of the top five routes are in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/travelling-to-japan-in-2026-here-are-the-new-taxes-and-price-hikes-you-need-to-know-about http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/travelling-to-japan-in-2026-here-are-the-new-taxes-and-price-hikes-you-need-to-know-about Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:27:50 +0200 Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/japan-enacts-largest-state-budget-in-history-worth-664-billion http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/japan-enacts-largest-state-budget-in-history-worth-664-billion Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:51 +0200 The upper house of the Japanese parliament has enacted a state budget of ¥122.3 trillion (€664bn), the largest allocation in the country's history. The move reflects PM Takaichi's goal of an expansionary fiscal policy. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/06/revellers-parade-giant-phalluses-at-japans-fertility-festival http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/06/revellers-parade-giant-phalluses-at-japans-fertility-festival Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:45 +0200 Crowds pack Kawasaki for Kanamara Matsuri, Japan’s colourful fertility festival using phallic shrines to celebrate life and challenge sex taboos. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/macron-lauds-europes-predictability-on-visit-to-japan-in-apparent-swipe-at-trump http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/macron-lauds-europes-predictability-on-visit-to-japan-in-apparent-swipe-at-trump Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:04:30 +0200 Macron's office had expressed surprise at Trump's criticism of France for not letting planes carrying military supplies for the conflict fly over its territory. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/30/office-chair-grand-prix-rolls-through-japanese-streets http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/30/office-chair-grand-prix-rolls-through-japanese-streets Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:39:05 +0200 The ISU-1 Grand Prix in Japan is a two-hour office chair race where teams rotate riders, entertain crowds and compete for a grand prize of 90 kilos of rice. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/27/japan-tokyo-sakura-season-begins-with-ueno-park-picnics http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/27/japan-tokyo-sakura-season-begins-with-ueno-park-picnics Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:26:09 +0100 Japan officially entered cherry blossom season in Tokyo on Thursday after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the first blooming of Somei Yoshino trees at Yasukuni Shrine. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/20/new-luxury-farm-resort-from-the-founder-of-aman-set-to-open-in-japan-next-month http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/20/new-luxury-farm-resort-from-the-founder-of-aman-set-to-open-in-japan-next-month Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:20:57 +0100 Azuma Farm Koiwai, which has just 24 guest rooms, was created in collaboration with Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and East Japan Railway Company (JR East). http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/20/watch-trumps-pearl-harbor-joke-tests-us-japan-alliance-amid-iran-tensions http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/20/watch-trumps-pearl-harbor-joke-tests-us-japan-alliance-amid-iran-tensions Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:31:59 +0100 Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/rattled-by-trump-japan-seeks-closer-ties-with-europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/rattled-by-trump-japan-seeks-closer-ties-with-europe Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:36:11 +0100 Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/12/japan-tourism-is-booming-as-travellers-look-beyond-tokyo-and-kyoto http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/12/japan-tourism-is-booming-as-travellers-look-beyond-tokyo-and-kyoto Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:32:59 +0100 Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/05/japanese-startup-rocket-launch-fails-shortly-after-takeoff http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/05/japanese-startup-rocket-launch-fails-shortly-after-takeoff Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100 Japanese startup Space One aborted the launch of its Kairos rocket shortly after liftoff, ending its attempt to become the country’s first private company to put a satellite into orbit. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/26/japan-tests-ai-robot-monk-buddharoid-to-guide-buddhist-faithful http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/26/japan-tests-ai-robot-monk-buddharoid-to-guide-buddhist-faithful Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:45:02 +0100 An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/25/meet-buddharoid-japans-ai-powered-robot-monk-trained-in-centuries-of-buddhist-scripture http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/25/meet-buddharoid-japans-ai-powered-robot-monk-trained-in-centuries-of-buddhist-scripture Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:12:40 +0100 Named “Buddharoid”, the humanoid robot has been trained on vast Buddhist scriptures and can hold engaging conversations while moving and gesturing like a human priest. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/22/new-luxury-tourist-train-connecting-osaka-to-unesco-listed-mount-koya-to-launch-in-april http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/22/new-luxury-tourist-train-connecting-osaka-to-unesco-listed-mount-koya-to-launch-in-april Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:19:24 +0100 Passengers will be able to explore pilgrimage routes, Shingon Buddhist temples and the largest cemetery in Japan. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/japan-akiba-festival-draws-crowds-despite-winter-cold http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/japan-akiba-festival-draws-crowds-despite-winter-cold Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:32:50 +0100 Japan’s Akiba Festival in Niyodogawa features samurai parades and fire rituals, preserving a 200-year-old prayer for protection from disasters. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/snow-and-ice-sculptures-draw-visitors-to-winter-festival-in-japan http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/snow-and-ice-sculptures-draw-visitors-to-winter-festival-in-japan Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:31:50 +0100 Visitors gathered in Sapporo as the annual snow festival concluded after eight days of large-scale snow and ice sculptures across the city. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/farmers-drive-tractors-through-madrid-to-oppose-mercosur-agreement http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/farmers-drive-tractors-through-madrid-to-oppose-mercosur-agreement Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:36:23 +0100 Hundreds of tractors and thousands of farmers entered Madrid on Tuesday to protest against the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement with Latin American countries. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/japanese-swordsmith-sees-renewed-interest-in-centuries-old-katana-craft http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/japanese-swordsmith-sees-renewed-interest-in-centuries-old-katana-craft Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:24:09 +0100 A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old art of katana making. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/09/asian-markets-rise-after-takaichi-election-win-while-us-futures-trend-lower http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/09/asian-markets-rise-after-takaichi-election-win-while-us-futures-trend-lower Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:14:46 +0100 Asian markets rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a historic landslide victory in Japanese elections, boosting fiscal stimulus prospects. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/08/takaichis-ruling-party-on-course-for-landslide-win-in-japan-election http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/08/takaichis-ruling-party-on-course-for-landslide-win-in-japan-election Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:31:38 +0100 Takaichi is estimated to have secured a two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house, the best result for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since elections in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/07/heavy-snowfall-in-japan-leaves-at-least-45-dead-more-than-500-injured http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/07/heavy-snowfall-in-japan-leaves-at-least-45-dead-more-than-500-injured Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:57:38 +0100 Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20 has left at least 45 people dead and 500 injured nationwide. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/06/pokemon-theme-park-opens-in-japan-as-tourism-boom-drives-demand http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/06/pokemon-theme-park-opens-in-japan-as-tourism-boom-drives-demand Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:43:25 +0100 Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/06/toyota-profit-slides-43-after-finance-chief-is-tapped-as-new-ceo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/06/toyota-profit-slides-43-after-finance-chief-is-tapped-as-new-ceo Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:50:51 +0100 Japan’s biggest carmaker reports a sharp quarterly earnings drop, citing tariff pressures and rising costs, while announcing a leadership change at the top. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/06/our-quiet-lives-are-threatened-mount-fuji-cherry-blossom-festival-axed-over-bad-tourist-be http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/06/our-quiet-lives-are-threatened-mount-fuji-cherry-blossom-festival-axed-over-bad-tourist-be Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:29 +0100 The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/03/japan-hit-by-deadly-heavy-snowfall-leaving-30-dead-and-remote-areas-buried http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/03/japan-hit-by-deadly-heavy-snowfall-leaving-30-dead-and-remote-areas-buried Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:14:29 +0100 Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/29/record-snowfall-triggers-chaos-across-parts-of-japan http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/29/record-snowfall-triggers-chaos-across-parts-of-japan Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:35:01 +0100 Weather officials in Japan warn of heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast, with up to 70 cm expected in some regions. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/28/upper-age-limits-for-clubs-are-common-in-south-korea-now-japan-is-following-suit http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/28/upper-age-limits-for-clubs-are-common-in-south-korea-now-japan-is-following-suit Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:40:52 +0100 The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/25/this-year-could-be-a-surprisingly-affordable-time-to-see-japans-cherry-blossoms http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/25/this-year-could-be-a-surprisingly-affordable-time-to-see-japans-cherry-blossoms Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:36 +0100 Both independent travel and tour packages are seeing more competitive pricing this year. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/23/japan-is-building-the-worlds-fastest-train-but-will-it-ever-come-to-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/23/japan-is-building-the-worlds-fastest-train-but-will-it-ever-come-to-europe Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:59:35 +0100 The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s fastest train. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/23/japans-pm-dissolves-parliament-after-three-months-in-office-setting-up-snap-election http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/23/japans-pm-dissolves-parliament-after-three-months-in-office-setting-up-snap-election Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:47:32 +0100 The move by Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/japans-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-after-bond-sell-off-and-ahead-of-elections http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/japans-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-after-bond-sell-off-and-ahead-of-elections Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:46:24 +0100 The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/23/fastest-growing-tourism-destinations-revealed-in-new-un-report-and-one-is-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/23/fastest-growing-tourism-destinations-revealed-in-new-un-report-and-one-is-in-europe Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:02:41 +0100 According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among those seeing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/22/restart-of-worlds-biggest-nuclear-plant-paused-after-alert-japans-tepco-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/22/restart-of-worlds-biggest-nuclear-plant-paused-after-alert-japans-tepco-says Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:33:38 +0100 The restart, initially scheduled for Tuesday, had been pushed back after another technical issue related to the control rods' removal was detected last weekend. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/21/subzero-forest-ice-forest-created-at-mountain-inn-in-takayama http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/21/subzero-forest-ice-forest-created-at-mountain-inn-in-takayama Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:48:32 +0100 An inn in Takayama, Japan, creates a stunning ice forest each winter by spraying water onto trees and slopes, forming icicles and ice layers that draw visitors nationwide. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/man-who-assassinated-former-japanese-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-gets-life-in-prison http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/man-who-assassinated-former-japanese-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-gets-life-in-prison Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:30:21 +0100 Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/japans-long-game-investment-and-resilience-in-an-uncertain-world http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/japans-long-game-investment-and-resilience-in-an-uncertain-world Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:51:26 +0100 One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks and technological change. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/16/italy-and-japan-upgrade-ties-to-strategic-partnership-as-meloni-meets-takaichi-in-tokyo http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/16/italy-and-japan-upgrade-ties-to-strategic-partnership-as-meloni-meets-takaichi-in-tokyo Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:05:43 +0100 The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/16/japan-traditional-rice-pounding-ceremony-held-in-snowy-aomori-village http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/16/japan-traditional-rice-pounding-ceremony-held-in-snowy-aomori-village Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:04:17 +0100 In Aomori, Japan, women in kimonos performed the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amid snowfall, aiming for a good harvest and family protection. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/16/japanese-and-italian-pms-discuss-defence-and-trade-in-tokyo-on-melonis-birthday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/16/japanese-and-italian-pms-discuss-defence-and-trade-in-tokyo-on-melonis-birthday Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:40:44 +0100 Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/japan-and-the-philippines-sign-defence-pact-to-counter-growing-china-threat http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/japan-and-the-philippines-sign-defence-pact-to-counter-growing-china-threat Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:50:57 +0100 According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/14/prime-minister-takaichi-and-president-lee-share-drum-session-in-tokyo http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/14/prime-minister-takaichi-and-president-lee-share-drum-session-in-tokyo Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:37:15 +0100 Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/12/japan-100-worshippers-endure-icy-waters-for-shinto-ritual-in-tokyo http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/12/japan-100-worshippers-endure-icy-waters-for-shinto-ritual-in-tokyo Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:28:05 +0100 The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/11/love-video-games-visit-the-real-life-destinations-behind-assassins-creed-gta-and-more http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/11/love-video-games-visit-the-real-life-destinations-behind-assassins-creed-gta-and-more Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:03:39 +0100 From Paris to Tokyo, video games are inspiring travellers to visit real-world destinations. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/08/largest-projection-show-on-tokyo-government-building-mesmerizes-crowds http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/08/largest-projection-show-on-tokyo-government-building-mesmerizes-crowds Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:14:31 +0100 Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/06/powerful-62-earthquake-hits-japans-shimane-prefecture http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/06/powerful-62-earthquake-hits-japans-shimane-prefecture Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:47:33 +0100 A strong 6.2 quake hit Shimane Prefecture, Japan, shaking nearby areas but causing no injuries or damage. Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk or nuclear plant issues. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/05/bluefin-tuna-sells-for-record-278-million-at-tokyo-fish-market http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/05/bluefin-tuna-sells-for-record-278-million-at-tokyo-fish-market Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:44:36 +0100 The sale was agreed at the celebratory New Year auction in Tokyo.