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Japan marks 2 years since devastating Noto quake as locals rebuild lives
1 January 2026 @ 10:11 am
Japan on Thursday marked two years since a powerful earthquake rocked the Noto Peninsula in central Japan, killing over 200 people and severely damaging tens of thousands of…
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
1 January 2026 @ 10:10 am
President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes…
Dozens feared dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration
1 January 2026 @ 10:09 am
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police…
3-year-old boy falls to death after parents leave home to visit shrine
1 January 2026 @ 10:00 am
A 3-year-old boy fell to his death from an apartment in Tokyo early Thursday after his parents left him at home while visiting a shrine for the New…
Japan's provisional gasoline tax ends after 50 years
1 January 2026 @ 7:36 am
Japan's provisional gasoline tax of 25.10 yen per liter ended on Wednesday, more than half a century after it was introduced to fund infrastructure development, as the government…
Japan business lobby urges greater gov't role in foreigner-related issues
1 January 2026 @ 7:35 am
Japan's most influential business lobby has urged the government to show stronger leadership on issues concerning foreign residents and enact a "basic law" on policies related to non-Japanese…
Takaichi vows to make Japan strong, prosperous through reforms
1 January 2026 @ 7:35 am
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday pledged to make Japan "strong and prosperous" by carrying out "necessary reforms" to address various domestic and global challenges.
In her New…
Woman dies after being found stabbed in neck at home
1 January 2026 @ 7:35 am
A 31-year-old woman died after being found unconscious at home, bleeding from a stab wound to the neck, in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Wednesday.
According to police, the…
Emperor emphasizes peace, hope for world in 2026
1 January 2026 @ 7:34 am
Emperor Naruhito, in his New Year address released Thursday, emphasized the importance of peace as he voiced his wish for people of the world to move forward with…
Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup
1 January 2026 @ 7:30 am
An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in Australia, kicking off her season with…