January 17, 2026
Japan PM Takaichi considers suspending sales tax on food in election pledge: Report
Pro-Government
Channel News Asia
Owner: Singaporean Government
Japan's new centrist party stresses contrast with Takaichi
Center-right
Nikkei Asia
Owner: Nikkei Inc. Employees
January 17, 2026
Japan PM Takaichi considers suspending sales tax on food in election pledge, Mainichi says
Pro-Government
Arab News Japan
Owner: Saudi Government
January 17, 2026
Japan PM to mull suspension of food sales tax, Mainichi reports
Neutral
The Business Times Singapore
Owner: SPH Media Trust
January 17, 2026
Japan PM Takaichi to mull suspension of food sales tax, Mainichi reports
Pro-Government
The Straits Times
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
January 16, 2026
PM Takaichi to Hold Monday Evening Press Conference
Neutral
Nippon
Owner: Nippon Communications Foundation
January 16, 2026
Japan's FY 2023 Defense Item Procurement from U.S. Triples
Neutral
Nippon
Owner: Nippon Communications Foundation
January 16, 2026
Japan, Italy Leaders Vow Security, Economic Cooperation
Neutral
Nippon
Owner: Nippon Communications Foundation
January 16, 2026
Japan Communist Party's ex-leader Kazuo Shii will not run in next election
Neutral
The Japan Times
Owner: News2u Holdings Corporation
January 16, 2026
Japan Q1 aluminium premium more than doubles to $195/T amid fears of tight supply, sources say
Neutral
Hellenic Shipping News
Owner: Drougas Family (Jenny, Nikodemos)
January 17, 2026
Japan, India Agree on Quad’s Importance; Foreign Ministers Agree to Establish Dialogues to Promote Cooperation
Neutral
The Japan News
Owner: Toshikazu Yamaguchi
January 16, 2026
Japan’s Defense Minister Pushed Ahead with U.S. Amid China Coercion Despite Fears of Demands
Neutral
The Japan News
Owner: Toshikazu Yamaguchi
January 17, 2026
New opposition party pledges election policies that improve life in Japan
Neutral
Kyodo News+
Owner: Kyodo News Agency
January 17, 2026
World : Japan's Tourism Agency Issues Bear-Warning Pictogram Signs
Pro-Government
Bernama
Owner: Malaysian Government
January 16, 2026
Osaka Governor, Mayor Ready for Elections over Metropolis Plan
Neutral
Nippon
Owner: Nippon Communications Foundation
January 16, 2026
JCP's Shii Not to Run in Next Election
Neutral
Nippon
Owner: Nippon Communications Foundation
January 17, 2026
India, Japan wrap up 18th Strategic Dialogue. Talks focus on critical minerals, UNICORN radar
Neutral
The Print
Owner: Shekhar Gupta
January 16, 2026
Former PM Suga Not to Run in Next Lower House Election
Neutral
Nippon
Owner: Nippon Communications Foundation
January 17, 2026
Ex-PM Suga Announces Retirement as Lawmaker
Neutral
Nippon
Owner: Nippon Communications Foundation
January 16, 2026
U.S., Japan Pledge to Expand Joint Training Across First Island Chain
Neutral
USNI News
Owner: United States Naval Institute