Kick off 2026 with Japan’s biggest TV specials, surprise celebrity appearances, and nostalgic hits. Celebrate the new year with top entertainment and exciting performances.
Actor Jo Jin-woong steps back from acting amid juvenile law controversy, and Park Na-rae faces police probes. Ahn Sung-ki's health scare adds to the year's dramatic entertainment headlines.
Franky Venegas from Island Boys arrested on New Year's Eve for drug paraphernalia; acclaimed actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. passes away at 71. Latest entertainment news from January 1, 2026.
高市早苗首相が新年所感で経済改革を強調。年末に8.2兆円の資金流入と日銀の金利0.75％引き上げが日本経済の追い風に。2026年成長率予測と課題を解説。
From January 1, 2026, the U.S. minimum wage increases to $13.20/hr. Plus, first babies born on New Year’s Day and Korean Air’s first passengers of the year highlight major economic updates.
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Explore Japan’s top entertainment news for January 1, 2026. From star-studded screenings to surprise performances, catch up on the biggest moments of the new year.
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Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. from The Wire passes away at 71, while Island Boys' Franky Venegas faces drug charges arrest in Florida on New Year's Eve.