Japan

Heavy snowfall disrupted transport across Hokkaido, leaving about 7,000 passengers stranded overnight at New Chitose Airport. Authorities said at least 56 flights and around 500 train services linking the airport with major cities…

Heavy snowfall across Japan has killed at least four people and injured 26 others since Tuesday, authorities said. The Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported the deaths occurred during snow-clearing operations in Niigata…

Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve Japan’s lower house and call an early general election, with campaigning starting on January 27 and voting set for February 8. Takaichi said early elections are needed to seek public approval for…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung surprised audiences by playing drums together to K-pop songs after their summit in Nara. Footage released by the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office…

A 243-kilogram bluefin tuna was sold for a record 510.3 million yen (about $3.2 million) at the traditional New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market in Japan. The tuna, caught off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, was purchased by…

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, and parts of Hokkaido. Authorities warned of possible waves up to 1 meter and urged residents to…

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at least 30 people were injured after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture, prompting tsunami alerts. One residential fire was also reported. Authorities urged residents…

Tokyo rejected claims that US President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the phone call focused on strengthening…