Japan blacklisted companies from Uzbekistan, China, India, Kazakhstan and the UAE as part of its sanctions against Russia. Mvizion, a wholesaler of electronic and telecommunication equipment and spare parts from Uzbekistan, was included in the sanctions list.

The Japanese company Itochu will stop military cooperation with Israel's Elbit defense company due to the war in Gaza. "Itochu plans to end the partnership after the International Court of Justice last month ordered Israel to prevent genocidal acts against Palestinians and provide more aid to civilians," said the company's financial director.

More than 21,800 suicides were recorded in Japan in 2023, of which 1,010 were among students. During the year, 14,800 men and more than 6,900 women committed suicide.

A 5-meter high tsunami can hit the coast in the earthquake area.

After Europe and North America, Turkey's Karsan company has started exporting electric minibuses to Japan.