China's Ministry of Commerce announced on January 6, 2026, an immediate ban on exporting all dual-use items-goods with civilian and military applications- to Japanese military end-users or any purposes enhancing Japan's capabilities, prompted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks hinting at Taiwan intervention, which Beijing deems a violation of the one-China principle.


Japan-China tensions: Tokyo calls ban unacceptable & demands immediate withdrawal

In a striking example of how technology is reshaping intimacy, a 32-year-old Japanese woman has held a wedding ceremony with her AI-generated partner. Yurina Noguchi married “Klaus”, a virtual persona she created using ChatGPT, during a traditional-style ceremony in western Japan. The groom appeared on a smartphone screen, with vows generated by AI and read aloud by a wedding planner, while augmented reality glasses were used to stage the ritual and photographs. The marriage has no legal standing, but Noguchi says the emotional bond feels real and more peaceful than past human relationships. Experts say the case reflects Japan’s growing emotional attachment to digital companions, raising ethical questions about loneliness, dependency and the future of human relationships in an AI-driven world. 


Japan Woman Marries AI ChatGPT Partner After Breaking Engagement With Fiance

Police in Thailand say they believe a woman who allegedly trafficked her 12-year-old daughter in Tokyo will be sent to Japan from Taiwan in one or two months for an investigation.


Thai Woman Trafficks 12-year-old Daughter in Tokyo; Japan's Criminal Nexus Back Under Spotlight 

Trump greeted by Japan's emperor Naruhito on arrival at Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Two people were killed after an Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway at Hong Kong Airport and plunged into the sea. Here's all you need to know.

Horror at Hong Kong airport: Two killed after cargo plane skids off runway, crashes into sea

Tokyo, New York City, Bengaluru and many more, the tech cities are molding the future of technology and teaching the people how the world works in the various regions. Let's learn more about the innovation and global tech of the cities that have created their name worldwide.

Top tech cities in the World: Tokyo, New York City, Bengaluru and many more

Kenya's track and field team returned home to a hero's welcome in Nairobi after finishing second behind the United States at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The team won seven gold medals.


Kenyan athletes return from Tokyo after seven golds 

Japan PM Resigns: Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Steps Down to Prevent A Split Within Ruling Party

Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation leaves Japan facing a political void and uncertainty over its next leadership.


Japan PM Resigns: Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Steps Down to Prevent A Split Within Ruling Party

The Tokyo Toy Show 2025 is here — and it's bigger, smarter, and more nostalgic than ever. Held at Tokyo Big Sight, the event showcases a booming ¥1-trillion toy industry led by Tamagotchi Paradise, SHARP’s AI meerkat robot Poketomo, and a new wave of "kidult" innovations. With toys blending tech, nostalgia, and character branding, Japan is redefining play for kids and grown-ups alike.

Tokyo toy show 2025 unveils AI toys, Tamagotchi paradise & ¥1 Trillion market

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, lauding their efforts to preserve cultural heritage while contributing to Japanese society. He is set to meet with top business leaders to bolster India-Japan trade and investment ties.


Modi praises indian community in Tokyo | Gets a warm welcome 

Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for the warmth of the Indian community in Tokyo and highlighted their role in strengthening cultural ties. He is set to meet business leaders to boost India-Japan trade and investment.

Pm Modi receives warm welcome in Tokyo ahead of SCO summit | India-Japan summit 

Tokyo is in the grip of a historic heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 35°C or higher for 10 consecutive days — a first since record-keeping began in 1875. The intense heat is straining healthcare systems, disrupting daily life, and raising concerns about climate resilience in one of the world’s most densely populated cities.

Authorities are urging residents to take precautions as Japan faces one of its most extreme summers on record.

Thousands hospitalized in Tokyo heat 

World Athletics Championships 2025 Neeraj Chopra to lead Indias 19 member contingent

World Athletics Championships 2025: Neeraj Chopra to lead India's 19-member contingent

Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, fought on the same card in Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on August 2.

SHOCKING! Two Japanese boxers die of brain injuries at same Tokyo event

Tom Cruise launched the global tour for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Final Chapter in Tokyo, reflecting on the years of preparation and his dedication to performing daring stunts. Director Christopher McQuarrie praised Cruise’s commitment to delivering an epic finale.

Tom Cruise kicks off ‘Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning’ tour in Tokyo

The tourists and Japanese locals marveled at Tokyo's cherry trees at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts, but also life's fleeting impermanence. Crowds flock to the city's top locations to take photos and hold picnics under the elegant dark branches bursting with pink and white flowers, known as Sakura in Japanese.

Tokyo's cherry blossoms draw crowds at peak bloom

Japan celebrates the Setsubun Festival with a unique tradition of throwing beans to drive away evil spirits and bring in good fortune for the year ahead. The lively event is marked by vibrant rituals and cultural significance, offering a glimpse into Japanese customs and beliefs.

Japan’s Setsubun festival: A bean-throwing tradition to welcome fortune

Ever wondered where your old gadgets disappeared to? A museum in Tokyo is preserving these ‘extinct’ media devices, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the history of technology. Here is the full report.

Tokyo museum display 'extinct' gadgets

World: His decision could come as soon as Friday, despite the concerns of some of his senior advisers that it could hurt ties with key Asian ally Tokyo.

US President Biden to block US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel, says source

World | It must be noted that Japan is bound by its pacifist post-war constitution, which severely limits its ability to undertake major defence measures. However, Tokyo had updated its defence policy in 2022

Japan approves $55bn mammoth defence budget as it gears up to take on China threat

As Yen struggles and poverty rises, Tokyo turns to ‘sex tourism’ to make ends meet

Once celebrated for its economic boom and cultural influence, Japan now faces a somber reality: foreign men are flocking to Tokyo, drawn by its burgeoning sex trade.

Tokyo Sees Influx in Sex Tourism as the Economy Weakens | GRAVITAS

American tourist arrested for allegedly defacing Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Shrine

Japan to create a 'conveyor belt road' connecting Tokyo and Osaka

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