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11/01/2026

Apple products have no physical security cords in Japan

09/01/2026

On January 7, 2026, the nine-year-old calico cat Yontama was officially inaugurated as the third feline stationmaster of Kishi Station on the Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishigawa Line.

09/01/2026

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08/01/2026

Japan's hi-tech sink. No need to press anything. The sensors got it all for you

08/01/2026

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐨-𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲.

While her classmates dressed as cheerful princesses and cuddly animals, Momo was determined to embody the eerie, silent spirit that unsettles even grown-ups.
Her mother flawlessly recreated the look the flowing black cloak and ghostly white mask turning Momo into a pint-sized version of the iconic character.

When she arrived, her quiet, gliding presence stood out among the colorful chaos. Staying perfectly in character, she roamed the classroom in silence as amused parents snapped photos.

Her mom later shared the pictures online, and Momo quickly became an internet sensation her spooky dedication sparking viral memes and widespread admiration.

07/01/2026

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07/01/2026

On January 6, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a New Year’s address in Tokyo, invoking Showa 100 to rally national confidence.

The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Showa era (1926–1989). Takaichi used this milestone to draw parallels between Japan's current challenges and its historical resilience:

She reflected on the nation’s ability to overcome the devastation of World War II and achieve a rapid "postwar economic miracle," urging citizens to tap into that same perseverance.

The Prime Minister framed the spirit of the Showa era as a tool to tackle 2026's pressing issues, including a declining birthrate, rising inflation, and a volatile international security landscape.
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She vowed to restore Japan to a position of global prominence by strengthening the economy and national resilience.

07/01/2026

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07/01/2026

In early January 2026, the Indonesian TV channel RCTI officially ended its broadcast of Doraemon after nearly 37 years.

However, the series is still ongoing in Japan. A new feature film, Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the New Castle of the Undersea Devil, is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.

06/01/2026

PokéPark Kanto is a new, permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park scheduled to open to the public on February 5, 2026. It is located within the Yomiuriland amusement park in Inagi City, approximately 30 to 45 minutes from central Tokyo.

The park spans roughly 2.6 hectares and is divided into two primary immersive zones designed to recreate the experience of the Pokémon world:

𝐏𝐨𝐤é𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: A large nature area featuring hills, tall grass, and rocky trails where visitors can "discover" over 600 Pokémon represented as realistic statues in their natural habitats.

𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧: A lively hub inspired by the games’ towns. It includes a Pokémon Center, a Poké Mart, the Sedge Gym (featuring live stage shows), and themed dining areas like the Trainers' Market.

𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬:Featured attractions include Pika Pika Paradise, a ride involving electric-type Pokémon, and Vui Vui Voyage, an Eevee-themed carousel.

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

On January 5, 2026, Japanese sushi entrepreneur Kiyoshi Kimura, famously known as the "Tuna King," won the annual first auction with a record bid of 510.3 million yen ($3.2 million) for a 243kg bluefin tuna.

Kimura is known for buying these record-breaking fish not just for profit, but to serve the high-quality tuna at his restaurants for regular prices, making the luxury accessible to his customers.

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