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22.01.2026

The Day of the One-Day Nuclear Halt

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 22.01.2026.

It displays 30 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.01.2026The Day of the One-Day Nuclear Halt
The Japanese media cycle on January 22 was defined by the sudden technical failure at TEPCO’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Unit 6. Following the previous day’s high-profile restart, editors pivoted sharply to report on a control rod alarm that forced an immediate shutdown. Outlets across the spectrum highlighted the brevity of the reactor’s operation, framing it as a major setback for the Takaichi administration’s energy policy.
Simultaneously, weather desks issued emergency warnings for "significant heavy snow" along the Sea of Japan coast. By afternoon, the crisis moved from forecasting to logistics as motorists became stranded in Fukui and Shiga. Editorial focus also remained on President Trump’s Davos speech; editors tracked the reversal of threatened tariffs on Europe regarding Greenland, linking this to broader trade volatility that saw Japan’s export data hit a five-year low. In the evening, news of the death of legendary shogi player Hifumi Kato (“Hifumin”) at 86 triggered a surge of commemorative headlines, momentarily displacing political analysis of the impending January 23rd Diet dissolution.
22.01.2026
09:39
Kyodo News

Japan weather agency warns of heavy snow, partial highway closures planned

Parts of Japan were hit by heavy snow on Wednesday, with the weather agency urging caution over traffic and transport disruptions as snowfall may intensify in areas stretching from northern to western regions through the weekend.
09:39 (00:39 in your timezone)
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10:16
小さな山村で70年以上前に起きた殺人事件が、節目を迎えつつある。 1952年7月。熊本県北部、現在の菊池市内でその事件は起きた。地名にちなみ「菊池事件」と呼ばれる。 ハンセン病とされた男性が逮捕され無実を訴えたが、判決は死刑。最高裁まで争っ…
10:16 (01:16 in your timezone)

11:23 (02:23)Heavy Snow Buries the Archipelago

Japanese editors are prioritizing the severe winter weather paralyzing the country (NHK, Kyodo, Yahoo, TBS). The weather agency has issued emergency warnings for significant snowfall in Shiga and Ishikawa, leading to planned highway closures and transit disruptions. Simultaneously, conservative and financial outlets are analyzing the trade deficit, linking a 5-year low in exports to the U.S. directly to the impact of President Trump's tariffs (Sankei, Yomiuri, Nikkei).
12:16
横浜市の中井新一さん(80)には、生まれつき重度の知的障害や言語障害がある。母親の胎内にいた時に広島で被爆したためだ。 「すきなのは、ふるいの。あたらしい(俳優)は、やなの」 横浜市の自宅を記者がたずねると、好きな時代劇の俳優を教えてくれた…
12:16 (03:16 in your timezone)
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14:16
東京電力は22日、前日に再稼働した柏崎刈羽原発(新潟県)6号機で、作業を中断したと発表した。原子炉から制御棒を引き抜く作業中に、警報が鳴ったという。 柏崎刈羽原発では21日午後7時2分に制御棒の引き抜きが始まって、14年ぶりに原子炉が起動…
14:16 (05:16 in your timezone)

14:18 (05:18)Blizzards Paralyze the Archipelago

Japanese editors are prioritizing the severe weather crisis as heavy snow and cold air disrupt traffic across northern and western Japan (NHK, Kyodo, TBS). Simultaneously, the Takaichi administration faces scrutiny over its fiscal policies and the sudden suspension of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactor during its restart (Asahi, Sankei, Japan Business Press). Market volatility remains high as the Nikkei 225 surged after previous losses (TBS).
15:14
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16:00
Kyodo News

Work suspended at just-restarted nuclear plant as alarm goes off

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.
16:00 (07:00 in your timezone)
16:16
将棋の元名人で「ひふみん」の愛称でも知られた棋士九段の加藤一二三(かとう・ひふみ)さんが22日、死去した。86歳だった。 福岡県嘉麻市出身。1954年に史上最年少(当時)の14歳7カ月で将棋棋士になった。プロ入り後、名人戦につながる順位戦で…
16:16 (07:16 in your timezone)

16:19 (07:19)The Final Move of Hifumin

Japanese media editors are shifting focus to the death of legendary shogi player Hifumi Kato, known affectionately as 'Hifumin,' who passed away at 86 (Asahi, Yomiuri, Chunichi, TBS). Simultaneously, outlets are tracking the abrupt suspension of the newly restarted Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactor following an alarm (NHK, Kyodo). Political desks are analyzing the Takaichi administration’s unconventional tax-cut pledges ahead of the upcoming general election (Nikkei, Sankei).
16:46
17:13
Kyodo News

TEPCO's just-restarted nuclear plant to suspend operations: operator

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.
17:13 (08:13 in your timezone)
17:16
トランプ、グリーンランドが米領土になったかのような画像を真夜中に連投。マクロンからのメッセージも公開する
17:16 (08:16 in your timezone)
18:09
台湾電機大手の鴻海(ホンハイ)精密工業が、三菱ふそうトラック・バスの国内工場で電気自動車(EV)バスの生産を始める。三菱ふそうはEVバスの開発が遅れており、鴻海主導でEV事業を拡大する。日本勢の競争力が劣る電機業界では、外資勢が生産や開発拠点を取得してものづくりの再建を進めてきた。基幹産業である自動車業界でも商用車分野から、外資が雇用の受け皿になる動きが出てきた。 「我々は黒子の天才だ。日本で生…
18:09 (09:09 in your timezone)
18:16
東京電力は22日、前日に再稼働した柏崎刈羽原発(新潟県)6号機の原子炉を停止する方針を決めた。引き抜き始めた制御棒をすべて戻すという。この日未明、原子炉から制御棒を引き抜く作業中に警報が鳴り、作業を中断して原因を調べていたが、究明までに時間…
18:16 (09:16 in your timezone)
18:55

18:57 (09:57)A Short Lived Nuclear Glow

The Japanese media has pivoted toward the immediate operational failure at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, where an alarm forced a total reactor shutdown just one day after its highly publicized restart (NHK, TBS, Asahi, Kyodo). Simultaneously, political desks across the ideological spectrum are analyzing Prime Minister Takaichi’s formal announcement of a snap election for January 23rd, framing it as a high-stakes referendum on her administration (Mainichi, Yomiuri, Japan Business Press).
19:39
東京電力ホールディングスは22日、柏崎刈羽原子力発電所(新潟県)6号機を停止すると発表した。燃料の核分裂反応を抑える「制御棒」を引き抜く作業中に警報が鳴り、作業を中断していた。原子炉を停止させて原因を調査する。 東電は「外部への放射能の影響はなく、発電プラントの状態は安定している」としている。同日記者会見した柏崎刈羽原発の稲垣武之所長は「調査は1、2日で終わるとは想定していない」と話し、調査にか…
19:39 (10:39 in your timezone)
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地方自治体が個別に開発してきた業務システムを標準化し、国の用意するクラウド環境「ガバメントクラウド(ガバクラ)」上に移すプロジェクトが迷走している。減るはずの経費が逆に増える自治体が続出。9割超は米アマゾンの提供するガバクラを使う見通しで…
20:16 (11:16 in your timezone)

20:53 (11:53)Faulty Rods Still the Atomic Pulse

Japanese editors are prioritizing the technical failure at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, where an emergency reactor shutdown follows a failed restart (Nikkei, Kyodo, NHK, Asahi). Simultaneously, focus has shifted to the Takaichi administration's legislative move to regulate foreign speculative real estate transactions (Sankei, Yomiuri). This occurs as global markets remain skeptical of Japan’s fiscal health and impending general election (Yomiuri, Japan Business Press).
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22:16
約14年ぶりに再稼働した東京電力柏崎刈羽原発6号機(新潟県)が22日、わずか1日で停止することになった。原因は、原子炉内で核分裂反応を抑える「制御棒」にかかわるトラブルだった。本格運転に向けた工程の初期段階で、何が起きたのか。 6号機の原子…
22:16 (13:16 in your timezone)

22:18 (13:18)Snow Buries the Sea of Japan

Japanese editors are focused on the urgent weather crisis as 'Significant Heavy Snow' warnings are issued for Fukui and the Hokuriku-Tokai regions, threatening major transit paralysis (NHK, Chunichi, Yahoo). Simultaneously, the abrupt shutdown of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactor just one day after its restart due to control rod malfunctions has sparked intense technical and safety scrutiny (Asahi, Kyodo, NHK).
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23:44
Kyodo News

Japan's new centrist party wins largest opposition status ahead of election

Japan's new party pitching centrist policies officially kicked off Thursday as the largest opposition force in the House of Representatives, announcing over 220 candidates to run on its ticket for the Feb.
23:44 (14:44 in your timezone)