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.
Prime Minister Sanae Takashi highlights economic reforms in her New Year’s address. The Small Business Fair Contract Law starts Jan 1, boosting wage growth and economic stability.
Prime Minister Takaichi highlights economic reforms in her New Year speech. The new trade law encourages small business wage increases, with BOJ rate hikes underway. Latest Japan economic updates.
Effective January 1, 2026, minimum wage increases to $13.20/hr, with $600 monthly support for full-time job transitions. Key updates for the new year.
Goldman Sachs predicts accelerated 2.6% US GDP growth in 2026, driven by easing tariffs, $100 billion tax refunds, and business incentives, despite stagnant 4.5% unemployment.
Explore top entertainment stories from January 1, 2026, including special screenings, celebrity news, surprise performances, and new agency signings in Japan.
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Latest U.S. entertainment news from the past 48 hours: Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. passes away, Island Boys' Franky Venegas arrested on drug charges, Diana Ross performs on New Year's Rockin' Eve, and Kennedy Center cancellations.