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China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors

The Independent UK

Fox News’ Jesse Watters declares Trump taking Venezuela’s oil is ‘common sense’ while dismissing ‘imperialistic’ concerns

Jesse Watters claimed that the US taking Venezuela’s oil was legitimate because it looted Japan for gold in WW2

The Independent UK

ROG Flow x Kojima Productions Revealed — ASUS Taps Gaming Auteur to Shape the Future

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and Japanese Developer Kojima Productions revealed at CES 2026 that they are collaborating and shaping the gaming future

International Business Times UK

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Three-year-old Canon camera proves impossible to dethrone – it's still Japan's best-selling camera!

Very few competing camera bodies can match its combination of performance, portability, and cost... Let's take a fresh look at Japan's December 2025 camera sales

Digital Camera World

Blue zones: Are global longevity hotspots a myth? New study shows where people really live longer

Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study.

Euronews

Japan rolls out child support campaign as bullying and student suicides hit record levels

A record of 527 students from elementary and senior high schools killed themselves in 2024, according to health ministry data, even as the overall suicide rate in Japan declined

The Independent UK

‘Yamagata is ramen’: Japan’s city of noodle fiends revels in ‘capital’ status

Noodle dish is nation’s favourite comfort food and source of civic pride – but it has health risks

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“2026 is going to be in the record books as one of the most exciting years for Fender”: Fender has announced its new CEO – what does it mean for the future of the iconic guitar brand? We met Edward ‘Bud’ Cole to find out

Fender’s new CEO pioneered the firm’s most talked-about projects. Now he’s taking his innovative Fender Japan ethos global

Guitar World

From Hero to Villain: The Power Rangers Stuntman Who Used His Skills to Become a Real-Life Villain Robbing Houses

Former Super Sentai stuntman, later linked to Power Rangers, was arrested in Japan as the 'Spider-Man Thief' after a string of daring burglaries.

International Business Times UK

Sega co-founder David Rosen passed away on Christmas Day — 95-year-old former U.S. airman helped set up Sega after his service ended in Japan

David Rosen, one of the co-founders of Sega, passed away on Christmas Day.

Tom’s Hardware

South Korean president grins in selfies with China’s Xi as part of four-day charm offensive

Xi frames South Korea and China as historic allies against Japanese militarism

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Muted as Rally Stalls, U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.06%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.07% this morning, taking a breather after the AI-driven rally seen in the first trading days of 2026.

Barchart

China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo's military power

China has banned exports to Japan of dual-use goods for military purposes

The Independent UK

Runaway Horse In Japan Trots Back Home After City Adventure

A runaway horse in Japan escaped from Meiji University's stable in Kawasaki on 5 January 2026, wandering streets for 30 minutes before returning unaided in a viral incident evoking Umamusume, an anime about horse racing.

International Business Times UK

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Sony And Honda Are Making An SUV

The first concept vehicle to break cover in 2026 comes from a brand you might not even know existed. Afeela is the product of Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between the two Japanese giants formed to build electric vehicles. Although the EV market is cooling in the United States,…

The Independent UK

Japan’s ‘most dangerous’ nuclear power plant admits to manipulating earthquake safety data

Regulator halts review to restart Hamaoka power plant after 14 years

International Business Times UK

Japan on Edge as Magnitude 6.2 Quake Sparks Injuries, Rail Chaos and Nuclear Safety Fears

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan, injuring four people, triggering aftershocks and halting bullet trains as nuclear plants were checked.

The Independent UK

Strong shaking and aftershocks as magnitude-6.2 earthquake hits western Japan

No tsunami warning has been issued after quake rocks Shimane and Tottori

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The Independent UK

Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami

A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami

The Guardian - UK

Sega co-founder David Rosen dies aged 95

Rosen, who led Sega from the 1960s into the 90s and who died on Christmas Day, was a hugely important figure in the history of arcade and home gaming

PC Gamer

Sega's American co-founder David Rosen dies at 95 years of age

Rosen died on Christmas Day surrounded by family.

The Independent UK

China and South Korea pledge to bolster ties as regional tensions rise

South Korea and China have pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stability

Digital Camera World

These are the top 10 compact cameras in Japan right now – 'evolution' reigns as a kids' camera hits the charts for the first time

Japan's Top 10 compact cameras reveals some surprises –including one based on the world's most bizarre superhero!

International Business Times

Japan Moves to Bring Cryptocurrency Under Core Financial Laws

The move would place digital assets within the same legal structure that governs traditional investment products.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Stay Calm Despite Venezuela Tumult, U.S. Jobs Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.27%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.64% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street despite fresh geopolitical tensions following the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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