Tetsuya Yamagami sentenced to life in prison for killing former PM Shinzo Abe in 2022 over personal grudge tied to Unification Church.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election for February 8, 2026, amid corruption scandals and rising tensions with China.

Sony partners with TCL, ceding 51% control of Bravia TV and audio to focus on higher-margin ventures.

A free update adds Dixie Kong, Turbo Attack mode, and performance upgrades to Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Switch and Switch 2.

Giant pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao depart Japan on Jan. 27, ending 50 years of pandas at Ueno Zoo.

Japan’s 2025 trade deficit narrowed to $17 billion, driven by rising exports and slower import growth.

Japan's 10-year bond yield hit a 27-year high amid tax cut speculation and fiscal concerns.

A helicopter with three aboard vanished near Japan’s Mount Aso on Jan. 20, 2026, during a sightseeing flight.

Wrestler Kenny Omega provided motion capture for Alex, a new DLC fighter in Street Fighter 6, set for release March 17, 2026.

Changi Airport handled a record 69.98 million passengers in 2025, driven by new routes and airlines, and won Skytrax’s World’s Best Airport award.