JJapan News Read More Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house for Feb. 8 election to seek mandateJanuary 23, 2026 Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house for Feb. 8 election to seek mandate by MagazineKey4532
JJapan News Read More Some cities/towns will allow voting without ID check amid late delivery of voter notificationJanuary 23, 2026 Some cities/towns will allow voting without ID check amid late delivery of voter notification by qunow
JJapan News Read More Amid persistent safety concerns, the GSDF Ospreys conduct nighttime training in Kanoya, their first since being relocated to Saga GarrisonJanuary 23, 2026 Amid persistent safety concerns, the GSDF Ospreys conduct nighttime training in Kanoya, their first since being relocated to…
JJapan News Read More Tour operator arrested over using illegally modified sports cars for inbound visitorsJanuary 23, 2026 A Brazilian man who runs a tour company was arrested by Tokyo police on Wednesday on suspicion of…
JJapan News Read More Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from enteringJanuary 23, 2026 Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering by kenmlin
JJapan News All major parties in upcoming election in Japan propose tax cutJanuary 23, 2026 https://x.com/nikkei/status/2014454349863260304 LDP, Ishin: Exempt consumption tax for food for 2 years Centrist reform: Consumption tax for food drop…
JJapan News Read More Multivehicle crash in Tokyo’s Akasaka leaves 6 injured, 1 critically – The MainichiJanuary 22, 2026 Multivehicle crash in Tokyo’s Akasaka leaves 6 injured, 1 critically – The Mainichi by kenmlin
JJapan News Read More Man arrested on suspicion of murdering pregnant ex-girlfriend in eastern Japan – The MainichiJanuary 22, 2026 Man arrested on suspicion of murdering pregnant ex-girlfriend in eastern Japan – The Mainichi by kenmlin
JJapan News Read More Tokyo Governor Koike meets with Prime Minister Takaichi and says, “We can lead Japan forward through cooperation between the national and metropolitan governments.” They agree to establish a council.January 22, 2026 After the meeting, Koike told reporters, "By working together, the national and metropolitan governments can lead Japan forward."…
JJapan News Read More Extra shinkansen services to run amid heavy snow along Sea of Japan coastJanuary 22, 2026 Two extra shinkansen runs on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line between Tokyo and Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture will operate…
JJapan News Read More Japan’s new “centrist” party (CDP + Komeito) calls to legalized same-sex marriageJanuary 22, 2026 Japan’s new “centrist” party (CDP + Komeito) calls to legalized same-sex marriage by Kmlevitt
JJapan News Read More Over 160 lawmakers to join new Japanese opposition party ahead of electionJanuary 22, 2026 Among the expected campaign pledges are permanently abolishing the 8 percent consumption tax on food products from this…