Japan

Business

Bluefin tuna sells for record €2.78 million at Tokyo fish market

The sale was agreed at the celebratory New Year auction in Tokyo.

05/01/2026

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Japan's imperial family marks new year with palace appearance

Thousands gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted them for the new year. Emperor's nephew Hisahito joined the event for the first time.

02/01/2026

Taiwan

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after Chinese military drills

China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

01/01/2026

Sport

World's oldest professional football player signs for one more season

Japan's Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura, who turns 59 in February, joined third-division Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC.

31/12/2025

Taiwan

China stages drills near Taiwan in warning to 'separatist forces'

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation.

29/12/2025

Japan

At least 15 injured in chemical attack and stabbing at Japan factory

Some of the stabbed victims remain in serious condition. A 38-year-old man was arrested for alleged attempted murder at the factory, authorities said.

26/12/2025

Economy

Japan on track to become world’s third-largest defence spender

A record defence budget and an expanding missile and drone programme mark a decisive shift for Japan, as it clears path to become the world’s third-largest military spender.

26/12/2025

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More than a dozen people injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man was arrested in Japan after a violent attack at the Yokohama Rubber Company, leaving eight people stabbed and others injured by a suspected bleach chemical.

26/12/2025

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Hundreds join annual year-end clean at Kyoto's major Buddhist temples

Hundreds joined the annual year-end clean at Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji and Nishi-Honganji temples, a 500-year-old tradition to prepare for the New Year.

22/12/2025

Uzbekistan

Central Asia and Japan expand cooperation

Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.

20/12/2025

Uzbekistan

Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties

The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

19/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

19/12/2025

Japan

Euronews marks a decade of storytelling partnership with Japan

Last week, Euronews celebrated 10 years of its partnership with Japan, marking a decade of high-quality journalism and shared vision.

10/12/2025

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Japan earthquake caught on videos

Social media videos show the moment a 7.5 quake struck Japan overnight, with residents filming intense shaking and damage inside their homes.

09/12/2025

Travel News

Is travel to Japan still safe after the earthquake?

The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.

09/12/2025

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Japan evaluates impact after 7.5 offshore earthquake near Aomori

Japan is assessing damage and monitoring aftershocks after a 7.5 magnitude offshore earthquake caused minor injuries and light structural impacts.

09/12/2025

Japan

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off Japan's northern coast

Nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said.

08/12/2025

Partner content

In the Footsteps of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu: Chubu’s living samurai heritage

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

The Chubu region, situated in central Japan between the major hubs of Tokyo and Kyoto, offers travelers a profound opportunity to experience history through the life and legacy of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).

05/12/2025

Series

Inside Tokyo’s culinary heritage scene through its chefs

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Two renowned Tokyo chefs, Kimio Nonaga and Yahei Suzuki, open a window into the city’s culinary heritage, from centuries-old neighbourhoods to bustling markets and contemporary inspirations.

04/12/2025

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Ai robots in Tokyo showcase future tech advancements

AI-powered robots are attracting crowds in Tokyo, showcasing the latest in robot technology. Highlights include a humanoid robot performing mock disaster tasks.

04/12/2025