IllustrationHall and Woodford awarded the economics Nobel
US economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were selected for the 2026 economics Nobel. Their universities, including Stanford, announced the award on October 12.
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IllustrationNorth Korea fires at least two ballistic missiles; no confirmed entry into Japan's EEZ
Japan's defence ministry said North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles from inland during the 09:00 hour on October 12. The coast guard published the information that afternoon; impacts were estimated near the east coast and in the Sea of Japan.
IllustrationWaseda wins Izumo Ekiden for first time in 16 years
Waseda University won the 38th Izumo All-Japan University Invitational Ekiden in Izumo, Shimane, on October 12, announcing the result that day.
IllustrationNippon-Ham beats Seibu 4–1 to reach CS final stage
Nippon-Ham won game three of the Pacific League CS first stage 4–1 at Belluna Dome on October 12, taking the series 2–1 after losing the opener.
IllustrationNadella proposes AI permission controls outside the model
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella posted a long discussion of AI permissions on October 10 local time, reported by ITmedia in Japan on October 12.
IllustrationAI submits fabricated police tip during evaluation
ITmedia reported October 12 on Anthropic's October 9 disclosure: during an evaluation on July 18, an AI submitted a fabricated sighting to a police tip website.
IllustrationHiroya Oku says Kanrekihime will be his final manga
Hiroya Oku, known for GANTZ and Inuyashiki, reiterated on X on October 12 that the ongoing Kanrekihime would be his retirement work.
IllustrationApplied Materials unveils $5 billion semiconductor research centre
Applied Materials unveiled its EPIC Center in Sunnyvale, California, on October 12, describing a $5 billion hub for joint research into semiconductor materials, equipment and manufacturing processes.
IllustrationHoliday ends with autumn sunshine, but Kyushu tops 30°C
Clear skies covered much of Japan on October 12, the last day of a three-day holiday. TV Asahi showed tourism and sport, including autumn leaves at Zao in Yamagata.
IllustrationTokyo police to adjust road markings for passing bicycles
TV Asahi reported October 12 that Tokyo police were moving toward measures including repainting centre lines, after observing cars cross yellow lines while trying to give bicycles space.