Military push tests postwar pacifist stance
Gov't Propaganda
China Daily
Owner: Chinese Government
January 13, 2026
Japanese PM Takaichi plans to dissolve House of Representatives for snap election
Neutral
India Tribune
Owner: Prashant Shah
Japan aims to leverage US power amid tensions with China as Japanese defense chief, US Indo-Pacific Command head meet: Chinese expert
Gov't Propaganda
Global Times
Owner: Chinese Government
January 14, 2026
Japan's Nikkei hits record high on loose policy hopes, weaker yen
Indeterminate
The Malaysian Star
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
January 14, 2026
Japan dives for rare earths as China tightens the screws
Center-right
Financial Review
Owner: Nine Entertainment
Japan PM Takaichi mulls Feb 8 snap election, Yomiuri reports
Indeterminate
KDAL - Minnesota
Owner: Wright Family
January 14, 2026
Japan, South Korea leaders drum up viral moment with K-pop jam
Neutral
RTL Today
Owner: Aart Jan de Geus
January 13, 2026
Japan markets ride high on 'Takaichi trade'
Neutral
Semafor
Owner: Justin B. Smith & Ben Smith
January 14, 2026
Japan’s Takaichi, South Korea’s Lee unwind with drumming, K-pop after summit
Indeterminate
South China Morning Post
Owner: Alibaba Group
Japan Courts South Korea Amid Rift With China
Neutral
Foreign Policy
Owner: Donald Graham
January 14, 2026
Japan’s ‘love hotel’ mayor stages comeback, shattering political taboos
Indeterminate
South China Morning Post
Owner: Alibaba Group
January 14, 2026
Japan approves grant for improving child healthcare
Neutral
Business Recorder
Owner: Zuberi Family
January 14, 2026
Japan and South Korea pledge stronger ties amid North Asian tensions
Pro-Government
Macao News
Owner: Mariana César de Sá
January 14, 2026
Japanese Bobsleigh Athletes Lose Chance to Compete in Milano Cortina Olympics Due to Federation Mistake
Neutral
The Japan News
Owner: Toshikazu Yamaguchi
Japan banks' surplus funds shrink to 4-year low, squeezing investment
Center-right
Nikkei Asia
Owner: Nikkei Inc. Employees
January 13, 2026
Japan Minister of Defense visits Hawaii, speaks at Honolulu Defense Forum
Gov't Institution
DVIDS - Georgia
Owner: American Government
January 13, 2026
Japan PM Takaichi mulls Feb 8 snap election
Gov't Propaganda
APA
Owner: Azerbaijani Government
Japan nears 10% foreign population years ahead of official forecasts
Center-left
The Mainichi
Owner: The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
January 13, 2026
Japan PM Takaichi to call for election when Diet convenes next week: source
Neutral
Kyodo News+
Owner: Kyodo News Agency