U.S. bombers join Japanese jets in joint drills against China and Russia

In this week’s news roundup, we report on rising tensions in East Asia, as US nuclear bombers join Japanese warplanes in military drills over the Sea of ​​Japan against Russia and China. A major earthquake warning was issued after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Monday. Police reported that 18 million yen worth of items were found among the waste of a commercial establishment in Niigata City. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Castle Nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Hajime Moriyasu reacts to Japan’s World Cup draw.

U.S. bombers and Japanese jets conduct drills over the Sea of ​​Japan

Tokyo and Washington fought back with a show of force over the Sea of ​​Japan after Russian and Chinese troops this week completed coordinated exercises to encircle Japan and South Korea. On Wednesday, two U.S. nuclear bombers flew alongside three Japanese F-35 stealth fighters and three F-15 air superiority jets. The Tokyo Defense Ministry said the next day that the exercise was conducted “under the increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan.” The display came less than 24 hours after China and Russia conducted joint air patrols in the East China Sea.

“I would like to emphasize again that this Sino-Russian strategic air patrol is a demonstration of the annual cooperation project plan,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. “This demonstrates the determination and ability of both sides to jointly respond to regional security challenges and maintain regional peace and stability. There is no need for the Japanese side to make a fuss or rush to conclusions.”

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Major earthquake warning issued after 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes northeastern Japan

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan at 11:15 pm on Monday, injuring more than 50 people. A tsunami warning was issued for coastal areas of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures. According to NHK, waves up to 70 centimeters high were detected at Kuji Port. The tsunami warning for the area was downgraded to advisory level Tuesday morning. However, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) urged people to remain vigilant for aftershocks and issued a warning of the possibility of a major earthquake.

Japan’s Cabinet Office disaster prevention official Morikuboji held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a major earthquake in Japan that could trigger a tsunami along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture. “Based on the statistics of earthquakes that have occurred around the world so far, it is possible that major earthquakes of magnitude 8 or above may occur along the Japan Trench and Hokkaido’s Kuril Trench as follow-up earthquakes,” he said. explain.

18 million yen in cash found in Niigata Prefecture garbage

On Monday, Niigata Prefectural Police Announce A report has been filed on the discovery of approximately 18 million yen (approximately $115,000) in cash. According to police, an employee discovered the money among scrap materials at a business establishment in Niigata City sometime in November. It was later handed over to the Niigata Kita Police Station. In order to preserve the integrity of the investigation and verify the identity of the true owner, details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery have not been disclosed.

Police waited until December 8 for the owner to come forward, but when no one came forward, they went ahead with the announcement. Under the Lost Property Act, cash can be held by police for up to three months from the date it is discovered. If the owner does not show up within that period, the person who found the money on the business premises will be entitled to collect the entire amount. Police said it was the highest amount found in the county since counting began in 2018.

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‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ movie makes history with Golden Globe nomination

Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Castle Shortlisted in the Best Animated Film category. this is the first time Shonen Jump The creation was recognized by award ceremonies. it will compete with competitors Akko, Elio, Little Emily or Rain’s character, Zootopia 2 and strong affection Korean Demon Hunterit was also nominated for Best Motion Picture and Box Office Achievement, as well as Best Original Song for a Motion Picture, “Golden.”

The Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Film was established in 2007. car Take home the first prize. The only Japanese winner to date was two years ago, when Hayao Miyazaki’s boy and heron Award winning. compete Korean Demon Hunter and Zootopia 2possibility Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Castle Being the second Japanese film to win this award isn’t exactly a tall order, but for fans of the series, being nominated is reason enough to celebrate.

Cover of Hanbun Kyodai manga by Yoiko Fujimi / LEED Publishing. Photography: Hiramatsu Ichi via PR Times

Mixed-race comic “Half is More” tops list of female readers in 2026

On Wednesday, Baodao Society was respected Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This comic is awesome!) Guide has revealed its top picks for the 2026 edition of the best comics for both men and women. The title of this latter type of list is korean joint universitya series written and illustrated by Yoko Fujimi. Written through the eyes of Kazumi Mandanda Yoneyama, her brother and their friends, It illustrates the challenges that mixed-race children face every day in Japan. Viz Media will begin publishing the English version of the comic half is more Starting in the summer of 2026.

The highest-rated male manga of 2026, according to guide voters, is by Ao Kojima MP Nala Ulu Hodo (the more books we sell). Published for the first time in the manga “Hon o Sosoru” by Kadokawa Manga Artists property Published in 2022, the book is a series of short stories that revolve around the cheerful, middle-aged owner of a second-hand bookstore called Jugatsudo and his encounters with various customers. In January, Kadokawa published the first collection of the manga, followed three months later by the second.

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu | Picture from FEELPHOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK

Shoubao reacts to World Cup draw

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place last Friday. Japan is in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and UEFA play-off champions Poland, Sweden, Albania and Ukraine. ““Every team in our group is strong, and the team that advances through the play-offs will also be a tough opponent, so I expect it will be a challenging match,” Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said. “However, I’m really looking forward to every game. One of our main strengths is our organization, which has grown significantly.”

It’s been a good week in Europe for many of Moribasu’s players, including Ayase Ueda, who scored four goals in Feyenoord’s 6-1 win over Zwolle. Tanaka Ao scored his second goal in two consecutive games as Leeds United drew a dramatic 3-3 with champions Liverpool. Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers), Kento Shiogai (NEC Nijmegen), Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam), Taichi Fukui (Aruca), Ryutaro Ito (St. Treiden), Keigo Tsunemoto (Basel) and Sota Kawasaki (Mainz) also scored. In the J-League, Kashima Antlers won the championship for a record ninth time, one point ahead of Kashiwa Reysol.

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