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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 7

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 6

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A wildfire continues to burn Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A wildfire continues to burn Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi celebrates Italian PM Meloni's birthday

Japan PM Takaichi celebrates Italian PM Meloni's birthday

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) gives gifts to her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026, to celebrate her 49th birthday the previous day.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 5

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito announce the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito hold a press conference after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan-Italy talks in Tokyo

Japan-Italy talks in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni shake hands after a joint press appearance following their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan-Italy talks in Tokyo

Japan-Italy talks in Tokyo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at a joint press appearance with her Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi following their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan-Italy talks in Tokyo

Japan-Italy talks in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press appearance with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni following their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 4

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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[Breaking News]Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 15 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 54,000 on Jan. 14, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (C), Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito (2nd from R) and other executives of the two parties pose after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito announce the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito hold a press conference after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito shake hands after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Israel ambassador to Japan

Israel ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen gives an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Israel ambassador to Japan

Israel ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen gives an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Israel ambassador to Japan

Israel ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen gives an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan

Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan

Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan. Photo shows Fujio Mitarai, Canon Chairman, President and CEO.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Shinjuku L Tower Sign

Shinjuku L Tower Sign

Shinjuku L Tower Sign=January 14,2026,Tokyo

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Power Development signboard and logo

Power Development signboard and logo

Power Development signboard and logo=January 14,2026,Tokyo

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Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Joint Press Conference. Photo shows Hiroaki Kobayashi, President of Paloma Reim Holdings, and Koji Masuda, President of General, from left to right.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Power Development signboard and logo

Power Development signboard and logo

Power Development signboard and logo=January 14,2026,Tokyo

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Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference. Photo shows Hiroaki Kobayashi, President of Paloma Reim Holdings.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Joint Press Conference. Photo shows Hiroaki Kobayashi, President of Paloma Reim Holdings, and Koji Masuda, President of General, from left to right.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Eneos Group signboard and logo

Eneos Group signboard and logo

Eneos Group signboard and logo=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Service on the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line has been suspended due to a power outage. At JR Yurakucho Station, where only the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line stop, the automatic ticket gates remain closed.=January 16,2026,Tokyo

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Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Joint Press Conference. Photo shows Hiroaki Kobayashi, President of Paloma Reim Holdings, and Koji Masuda, President of General, from left to right.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Eneos Group signboard and logo

Eneos Group signboard and logo

Eneos Group signboard and logo=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank signboard and logo

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank signboard and logo

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank signboard and logo=January 14,2026,Tokyo

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Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan

Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan

Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan. Photo shows Fujio Mitarai, Canon Chairman, President and CEO.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Press Conference

Paloma Reim Holdings and General Joint Press Conference. Photo shows Hiroaki Kobayashi, President of Paloma Reim Holdings, and Koji Masuda, President of General, from left to right.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Power Development exterior, logo, and signboard

Power Development exterior, logo, and signboard

Power Development exterior, logo, and signboard=January 14,2026,Tokyo

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Power Development signboard and logo

Power Development signboard and logo

Power Development signboard and logo=January 14,2026,Tokyo

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SBI Sumishin Bank signboard and logo

SBI Sumishin Bank signboard and logo

SBI Sumishin Bank signboard and logo=January 14,2026,Tokyo

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Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Service on the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line has been suspended due to a power outage. At JR Yurakucho Station, where only the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line stop, the automatic ticket gates remain closed.=January 16,2026,Tokyo

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Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line Service Suspended Due to Power Outage

Service on the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line has been suspended due to a power outage. At JR Yurakucho Station, where only the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line stop, the automatic ticket gates remain closed.=January 16,2026,Tokyo

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Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan

Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan

Canon Announces New Five-Year Plan. Photo shows Fujio Mitarai, Canon Chairman, President and CEO.=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Eneos Group signboard and logo

Eneos Group signboard and logo

Eneos Group signboard and logo=January 15,2026,Tokyo

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 2

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 3

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Osaka governor, mayor announce twin elections

Osaka governor, mayor announce twin elections

Hirofumi Yoshimura (R), Osaka governor and leader of the Japan Innovation Party, and Osaka mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama meet the press in Osaka on Jan. 15, 2026. The Osaka governor and Osaka mayor said they will resign and run for reelection to their respective posts as part of the JIP's third attempt to transform the western Japan city into a metropolis like Tokyo.

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Japan PM Takaichi with female ambassadors

Japan PM Takaichi with female ambassadors

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, C) poses for a photo with female ambassadors to Japan at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with female ambassadors

Japan PM Takaichi with female ambassadors

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, C) poses for a photo with female ambassadors to Japan at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (top), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaking to reporters following their meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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