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Russia: Strategic bombers flew over Sea of Japan for more than 11 hours
NHK | English | News | Jan. 23, 2026 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Tupolev-95 strategic bombers conducted a flight over international waters in the Sea of Japan lasting more than 11 hours. The bombers were accompanied by Sukhoi fighter jets, and the ministry released video footage showing the aircraft in flight.
The Tupolev-95 bombers, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, regularly fly over international waters in various regions including the Arctic, North Atlantic, and Pacific. The ministry emphasized that these flights comply with international laws and cited similar missions conducted in January, August, and October of the previous year. Additionally, a joint patrol involving Russian and Chinese bombers took place in December.
Japan to Refuel S. Korean Air Force Jets at Naha Air Base
Nippon | English | News | Jan. 23, 2026 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
On January 28, Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) will provide refueling support to 10 South Korean Air Force planes at the Naha Air Base in Okinawa. This marks the first time the ASDF has offered such support to South Korean military aircraft.
The refueling had originally been scheduled for November but was canceled after South Korea’s Black Eagles aerobatic team flew around Takeshima islets, a territory disputed between the two countries. The Black Eagles need the refueling mainly due to the flight range required for their participation in an international defense industry exhibition in Saudi Arabia in early February.
Additionally, on the same day, the ASDF's Blue Impulse aerobatic team will engage in an exchange of opinions on exhibition flights with South Korean counterparts.
3/17、2026年版九州経済白書説明会「食・農の未来」【久留米会場】
March 17, 2026 Kyushu Economic White Paper Briefing Session "The Future of Food and Agriculture" Kurume Venue
Kyushu Economic Research Center | Local Language | AcademicThink | Jan. 23, 2026 | UndeterminedEconomic Growth
On March 17, 2026, a briefing session titled "The Future of Food and Agriculture" was held in Kurume City, focusing on the challenges and prospects for Kyushu's agricultural sector. The session addressed issues such as the decline and aging of the agricultural workforce, increasing abandoned farmland, and unstable yields due to climate change-related factors like abnormal weather and natural disasters. The briefing aimed to discuss strategies for enhancing agriculture's appeal, maintaining and strengthening production bases—including people, land, and technology—and adapting to changing consumer demands.
The 2026 Kyushu Economic White Paper was the basis for the briefing, covering topics such as food security, current production and distribution challenges, structural changes in Kyushu agriculture, labor securing in local communities, changes in food distribution, and environmental responses related to food production. The event was held at the Chikugin Bank Head Office with a capacity of 60 participants, free of charge, and featured Hideyuki Okano, Executive Managing Director of the Kyushu Economic Research Association, as the presenter.
Participants were encouraged to purchase the 2026 White Paper at the venue for a discounted price to enhance their understanding. The event was organized by Chikugin Bank, the Chikugin Regional Economic Research Institute, the Kurume Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Kyushu Economic Research Association. Attendees were advised there was no parking available and entry was on a first-come, first-served basis without issued admission tickets.
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