http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:49:49 +0200 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:49:49 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/10/amaterasu-performance-marks-160-years-of-belgium-japan-relations-in-brussels http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/10/amaterasu-performance-marks-160-years-of-belgium-japan-relations-in-brussels Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:39:02 +0200 The Japanese performance Amaterasu was staged at Brussels Town Hall as part of celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of relations between Belgium and Japan. Organised by Be-Japon, the event showcased Japanese heritage through kimono fashion and brought together cultural enthusiasts. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/bear-captured-after-roaming-through-japanese-city http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/bear-captured-after-roaming-through-japanese-city Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:06:29 +0200 Authorities in Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, captured a bear after a multi-day search linked to several sightings. Security camera footage showed the animal running through a shopping arcade, prompting school closures and safety warnings. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/if-you-throw-trash-you-lose-cash-tokyo-tourist-district-introduces-littering-fines http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/if-you-throw-trash-you-lose-cash-tokyo-tourist-district-introduces-littering-fines Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:51:29 +0200 Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/bear-injures-four-in-residential-area-of-japan-as-annual-number-of-attacks-rises http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/bear-injures-four-in-residential-area-of-japan-as-annual-number-of-attacks-rises Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:58:40 +0200 Japan's Environment Ministry said 13 people were killed in more than 230 bear attacks in 2025, exceeding the number of fatalities and attacks in any preceding year. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/02/moment-bear-chases-and-attacks-workers-in-japan http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/02/moment-bear-chases-and-attacks-workers-in-japan Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:17:38 +0200 CCTV footage captured a bear chasing and attacking a worker outside a factory in Fukushima. Four people were injured as the animal wandered through a residential area, prompting a large-scale response by police and emergency services. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/north-korea-fires-projectiles-including-ballistic-missile-into-yellow-sea-seoul-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/north-korea-fires-projectiles-including-ballistic-missile-into-yellow-sea-seoul-says Tue, 26 May 2026 08:46:59 +0200 The North has also repeatedly shunned efforts by the South Korean government to improve relations, repeatedly calling Seoul its most "hostile" adversary. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/tokyo-governor-urges-global-capitals-to-share-best-practices-in-astana-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/tokyo-governor-urges-global-capitals-to-share-best-practices-in-astana-visit Mon, 25 May 2026 17:26:41 +0200 Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/around-20-people-injured-after-spraying-incident-at-tokyo-mall-atm-police-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/around-20-people-injured-after-spraying-incident-at-tokyo-mall-atm-police-say Mon, 25 May 2026 08:01:23 +0200 Roads around the building in the shopping district of Ginza, where the mall is located, were blocked off following the incident, and fire trucks lined the street. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/ancient-buddhist-hall-with-1000-year-old-eternal-flame-burns-in-japan http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/ancient-buddhist-hall-with-1000-year-old-eternal-flame-burns-in-japan Thu, 21 May 2026 21:32:57 +0200 A Buddhist hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island that housed an “eternal flame” believed to have burned for more than 1,000 years was destroyed in a fire, with aerial footage showing the building engulfed in flames. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/18/japan-arrests-us-nationals-after-one-entered-enclosure-at-viral-baby-monkey-punchs-zoo http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/18/japan-arrests-us-nationals-after-one-entered-enclosure-at-viral-baby-monkey-punchs-zoo Mon, 18 May 2026 09:44:05 +0200 The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/17/japans-pokemon-travel-trend-flies-high-with-new-themed-airport http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/17/japans-pokemon-travel-trend-flies-high-with-new-themed-airport Sun, 17 May 2026 13:28:06 +0200 A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/baby-dolls-whale-songs-and-swimming-in-urine-the-venice-biennales-must-see-national-pavili http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/baby-dolls-whale-songs-and-swimming-in-urine-the-venice-biennales-must-see-national-pavili Sat, 16 May 2026 11:14:43 +0200 The national pavilions that chime with Kouoh’s core values of nurture, intimacy and reflection are those that quietly steal this year’s spotlight. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/japanese-man-arrested-after-wifes-remains-found-in-zoo-incinerator-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/japanese-man-arrested-after-wifes-remains-found-in-zoo-incinerator-officials-say Fri, 01 May 2026 13:16:26 +0200 The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/27/gotta-stay-in-em-all-japan-hotel-brand-expands-pokemon-room-range http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/27/gotta-stay-in-em-all-japan-hotel-brand-expands-pokemon-room-range Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:13:02 +0200 Every stay includes special-edition MIMARU-original merchandise, such as themed fabric bags and collectable items. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/26/new-hotels-in-japan-the-standout-openings-to-book-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/26/new-hotels-in-japan-the-standout-openings-to-book-in-2026 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:18 +0200 From Kyoto heritage stays to a converted prison in Nara, Japan’s newest hotels reflect a shift towards design, identity and experience-led travel. 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 13:34:51 +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 11:00:45 +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 20:04:30 +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 08:39:05 +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 08:26:09 +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 12:20:57 +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 09:31:59 +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 17:36:11 +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 16:32:59 +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 16:12:00 +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 09:45:02 +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 17:12:40 +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 12:19:24 +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 08:32:50 +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 08:31:50 +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 09:36:23 +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 20:24:09 +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 13:14:46 +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 16:31:38 +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 09:57:38 +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 17:43:25 +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 13:50:51 +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 07:00:29 +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 13:14:29 +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 12:35:01 +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 13:40:52 +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 07:00:36 +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 15:59:35 +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 11:47:32 +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 07:46:24 +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.