https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:49:02 +0200 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:49:02 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/22/flooded-streets-and-rescues-as-typhoon-dujuan-hits-japan https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/22/flooded-streets-and-rescues-as-typhoon-dujuan-hits-japan Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:48:56 +0200 Footage shows flooded streets in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan brings record rain near Tokyo, killing at least four, leaving six missing and thousands without power. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/18/japan-tests-mobile-robotic-rubbish-bins-at-shinjuku-station https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/18/japan-tests-mobile-robotic-rubbish-bins-at-shinjuku-station Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:38:25 +0200 Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers. https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/18/japans-central-bank-raises-benchmark-interest-rate-to-125 https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/18/japans-central-bank-raises-benchmark-interest-rate-to-125 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:14:48 +0200 Japan’s central bank on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/16/from-nail-hammering-to-drilling-japans-new-robots-push-physical-ai-forward https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/16/from-nail-hammering-to-drilling-japans-new-robots-push-physical-ai-forward Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:08:56 +0200 Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/09/15/poke-ball-shaped-hotel-opens-in-japan-to-mark-30th-anniversary-of-pokemon https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/09/15/poke-ball-shaped-hotel-opens-in-japan-to-mark-30th-anniversary-of-pokemon Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:50:59 +0200 The new hotel concept in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, was designed by NOT A HOTEL and is just three metres wide. https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/01/japans-10-year-yield-hits-3-a-first-since-1996-as-rate-hikes-dominate-the-g20 https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/01/japans-10-year-yield-hits-3-a-first-since-1996-as-rate-hikes-dominate-the-g20 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:54:37 +0200 Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/27/polka-dots-infinity-rooms-and-phallic-sculptures-yayoi-kusamas-art-in-pictures https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/27/polka-dots-infinity-rooms-and-phallic-sculptures-yayoi-kusamas-art-in-pictures Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:21:30 +0200 “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul.” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died aged 97. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/27/japanese-artist-yayoi-kusama-famed-for-her-polka-dots-dies-at-97 https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/27/japanese-artist-yayoi-kusama-famed-for-her-polka-dots-dies-at-97 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:07:39 +0200 From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka-dot artworks and sculptures, and was recognised later on in her life as a global superstar in the art world. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/26/more-than-1000-volunteers-pull-historic-castle-back-to-its-original-site-in-japan https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/26/more-than-1000-volunteers-pull-historic-castle-back-to-its-original-site-in-japan Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:03:08 +0200 More than 1,000 volunteers pull Japan’s Hirosaki Castle back to its original site in Aomori after a decade of renovation work on the 400-year-old keep. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/23/59-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-japan-injuring-at-least-37 https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/23/59-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-japan-injuring-at-least-37 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:02:48 +0200 "I would ask residents in the areas where the shaking was particularly strong to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of a similar magnitude," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/russia-conducts-missile-tests-on-disputed-islands-as-japan-protests-drills https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/russia-conducts-missile-tests-on-disputed-islands-as-japan-protests-drills Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:29:59 +0200 The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese sovereignty. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/johannes-vermeers-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-goes-on-rare-overseas-trip-to-japan https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/johannes-vermeers-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-goes-on-rare-overseas-trip-to-japan Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:19:46 +0200 Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/tokyo-bound-express-train-hits-and-kills-four-workers-at-railway-station-in-japan https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/tokyo-bound-express-train-hits-and-kills-four-workers-at-railway-station-in-japan Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:27 +0200 Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/19/neon-lights-and-lanterns-glow-in-new-hikari-area-at-tivoli-denmark https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/19/neon-lights-and-lanterns-glow-in-new-hikari-area-at-tivoli-denmark Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:35:18 +0200 Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/south-korea-and-japan-stress-stress-critical-us-alliance-as-trump-slashes-military-drills https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/south-korea-and-japan-stress-stress-critical-us-alliance-as-trump-slashes-military-drills Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:29:05 +0200 Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/17/tokyo-festival-turns-streets-into-a-giant-water-fight https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/17/tokyo-festival-turns-streets-into-a-giant-water-fight Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:39:36 +0200 Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo's triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026. https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/17/japans-10-year-bond-yield-hits-a-30-year-high-as-growth-data-disappoints https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/17/japans-10-year-bond-yield-hits-a-30-year-high-as-growth-data-disappoints Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:40:58 +0200 Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996 on Monday as fresh data showed the world's fourth-largest economy grew far more slowly than expected in the second quarter. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/us-backs-japanese-sovereignty-over-disputed-islands-after-putin-visit https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/us-backs-japanese-sovereignty-over-disputed-islands-after-putin-visit Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:19:52 +0200 The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/brussels-central-square-transformed-into-giant-japan-inspired-flower-carpet https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/brussels-central-square-transformed-into-giant-japan-inspired-flower-carpet Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:48:42 +0200 Inspired by Hokusai’s 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' the carpet features more than 700,000 flowers and measures approximately 70 metres long and 24 metres wide. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/14/unprecedented-rainfall-in-japan-leaves-at-least-four-dead-in-chiba-prefecture https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/14/unprecedented-rainfall-in-japan-leaves-at-least-four-dead-in-chiba-prefecture Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:32:04 +0200 Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning for the first time, while landslide alerts and power cuts affected thousands of residents. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/brussels-unveils-giant-flower-carpet-inspired-by-hokusai-masterpiece https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/brussels-unveils-giant-flower-carpet-inspired-by-hokusai-masterpiece Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:09:07 +0200 Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/putin-watches-russian-navy-drills-off-russias-sakhalin-island https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/putin-watches-russian-navy-drills-off-russias-sakhalin-island Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:56 +0200 Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/tokyo-issues-angry-response-as-putin-makes-his-first-visit-to-the-disputed-kuril-islands https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/tokyo-issues-angry-response-as-putin-makes-his-first-visit-to-the-disputed-kuril-islands Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:32:53 +0200 The four islands, occupied by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the war's end, providing the Kremlin with strategic military bases. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/australias-pm-anthony-albanese-under-fire-for-melons-gag-about-japanese-leader https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/australias-pm-anthony-albanese-under-fire-for-melons-gag-about-japanese-leader Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:32:01 +0200 Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question." https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/nagasaki-81st-atomic-bomb-anniversary-unnerves-proponents-of-pacifism https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/nagasaki-81st-atomic-bomb-anniversary-unnerves-proponents-of-pacifism Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:41:25 +0200 Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/north-korea-fires-at-least-one-ballistic-missile-into-sea-south-koreas-military-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/north-korea-fires-at-least-one-ballistic-missile-into-sea-south-koreas-military-says Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:55:23 +0200 North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un's 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/hiroshima-marks-81-years-since-atomic-bombing-as-mayor-deplores-pursuit-of-nuclear-weapons https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/hiroshima-marks-81-years-since-atomic-bombing-as-mayor-deplores-pursuit-of-nuclear-weapons Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:09:37 +0200 Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/north-koreas-kim-yo-jong-warns-of-military-options-over-japans-move-into-war-state https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/north-koreas-kim-yo-jong-warns-of-military-options-over-japans-move-into-war-state Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:47:03 +0200 Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/05/which-cities-in-japan-are-candidates-to-become-the-second-capital https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/05/which-cities-in-japan-are-candidates-to-become-the-second-capital Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:16 +0200 Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/suspected-heatstroke-kills-three-lions-at-japan-zoo-spokesperson-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/suspected-heatstroke-kills-three-lions-at-japan-zoo-spokesperson-says Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:25:24 +0200 Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in a statement. https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/04/greener-streets-linked-to-longer-sleep-study https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/04/greener-streets-linked-to-longer-sleep-study Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:09:09 +0200 The way a neighbourhood looks could influence how well people sleep, new research suggests, adding to growing evidence that urban design can affect public health. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/pm-sanae-takaichi-visits-quake-hit-southern-japan-as-cleanup-begins-in-intense-heat https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/pm-sanae-takaichi-visits-quake-hit-southern-japan-as-cleanup-begins-in-intense-heat Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:38:32 +0200 More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/30/japan-shopping-mall-explosion-after-71-quake-captured-on-dashcam-footage https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/30/japan-shopping-mall-explosion-after-71-quake-captured-on-dashcam-footage Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:02:53 +0200 Dashcam footage shows a shopping mall explosion after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, as rescuers search for survivors. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/death-toll-from-japans-earthquake-rises-to-23-as-vital-72-hour-window-for-rescues-enters-c https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/death-toll-from-japans-earthquake-rises-to-23-as-vital-72-hour-window-for-rescues-enters-c Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:27:22 +0200 Rescue efforts are continuing as time runs down on the critical three-day window for rescues following the quake. Officials have not detailed how many people were reported missing but local media say dozens remain unaccounted for. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/29/japan-earthquake-shakes-kumamoto-newsroom-as-staff-shelter-under-desks https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/29/japan-earthquake-shakes-kumamoto-newsroom-as-staff-shelter-under-desks Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:11:27 +0200 Footage shows newsroom staff taking cover as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, killing 13 people. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/rescuers-scramble-to-locate-survivors-as-death-toll-climbs-to-13-after-powerful-quake-hits https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/rescuers-scramble-to-locate-survivors-as-death-toll-climbs-to-13-after-powerful-quake-hits Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:19:25 +0200 Dozens more remain trapped underneath the rubble as authorities race against the clock to save as many people as possible during the critical 72 hour rescue period. The tremor is the most powerful to hit the region in 10 years since a 7.0 magnitude quake recorded in 2016. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/28/tsunami-alert-follows-powerful-earthquake-in-southwest-japan https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/28/tsunami-alert-follows-powerful-earthquake-in-southwest-japan Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:40:56 +0200 Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, damaging buildings, cutting power and prompting emergency response efforts. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/tsunami-warning-lifted-in-southern-japan-after-71-quake https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/tsunami-warning-lifted-in-southern-japan-after-71-quake Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:56:38 +0200 Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/27/a-new-hello-kitty-hotel-in-tokyo-allows-guests-to-check-in-but-not-stay https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/27/a-new-hello-kitty-hotel-in-tokyo-allows-guests-to-check-in-but-not-stay Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:34:34 +0200 At this hotel-inspired exhibition in Tokyo, Sanrio fans can check-in with a room key, explore rooms, a garden and beach zone, but can’t stay the night. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/japan-revises-imperial-succession-law-but-retains-ban-on-female-emperors https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/japan-revises-imperial-succession-law-but-retains-ban-on-female-emperors Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:31:23 +0200 Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/11/japanese-school-teaches-children-how-to-stay-safe-around-wild-bears https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/11/japanese-school-teaches-children-how-to-stay-safe-around-wild-bears Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:20:14 +0200 Children at a primary school in central Japan are taking part in a bear awareness programme, learning how to safely coexist with wild bears as sightings remain common in the area. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/dusits-new-scenic-lakeside-retreat-in-hokkaido-has-villas-open-air-bathing-and-a-wooden-ca https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/dusits-new-scenic-lakeside-retreat-in-hokkaido-has-villas-open-air-bathing-and-a-wooden-ca Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:58 +0200 For a peaceful escape in northern Japan, WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection offers guests a scenic night’s sleep overlooking Lake Tōya. There are also Japanese and Thai delicacies to choose from, made with locally sourced ingredients, as well as a spa and indoor hot baths. https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/02/breastfeeding-linked-to-longer-sleep-in-babies-first-year-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/02/breastfeeding-linked-to-longer-sleep-in-babies-first-year-study-finds Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:50 +0200 Japanese researchers found that one-year-olds who were breastfed during their first six months slept for longer than those who were formula-fed. One possible explanation is that the nutrients in formula remain largely fixed, while breast milk adapts to a baby's changing nutritional needs. https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/30/japanese-yen-sinks-to-40-year-low-against-the-us-dollar-as-intervention-looms https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/30/japanese-yen-sinks-to-40-year-low-against-the-us-dollar-as-intervention-looms Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:57:40 +0200 The Japanese yen has dropped to its lowest level against the US dollar in four decades, putting markets on alert for urgent action by Tokyo to halt a slide that record intervention and higher interest rates have so far failed to stop. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/cmon-queen-naomi-osaka-wows-wimbledon-crowd-with-kill-bill-inspired-kimono https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/cmon-queen-naomi-osaka-wows-wimbledon-crowd-with-kill-bill-inspired-kimono Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:55:51 +0200 Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her nation's culture by arriving for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length kimono - entirely white to adhere to the tournament's strict dress code rules. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/brazil-fans-erupt-after-dramatic-world-cup-win-over-japan https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/brazil-fans-erupt-after-dramatic-world-cup-win-over-japan Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:20:05 +0200 Brazil fans celebrate a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Houston after Gabriel Martinelli's late World Cup winner. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:57:32 +0200 The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/26/japan-fans-flood-shibuya-as-world-cup-draw-with-sweden-sets-up-brazil-clash https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/26/japan-fans-flood-shibuya-as-world-cup-draw-with-sweden-sets-up-brazil-clash Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:45:37 +0200 Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/23/belgian-royals-roll-out-red-carpet-for-japans-emperor https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/23/belgian-royals-roll-out-red-carpet-for-japans-emperor Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:32:08 +0200 Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako received a ceremonial welcome at the Royal Palace of Brussels as they began a state visit to Belgium. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/japans-emperor-and-empress-arrive-in-belgium-for-state-visit https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/japans-emperor-and-empress-arrive-in-belgium-for-state-visit Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:33:08 +0200 The arrival of Japan's emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half.