Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan’s western Chugoku region on Tuesday, followed by a series of strong aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake’s epicentre was in eastern Shimane prefecture.…
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Japan will carry out test mining of rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, about 1,900 kilometres (1,180 miles) southeast of Tokyo, from January 11 to February 14, the head of a government-backed project said on…
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A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Friday, just days after a powerful 7.5-magnitude quake in the same region injured at least 50 people, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The agency also warned that tsunami waves…
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Japan is on high alert after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday, triggering dozens of aftershocks and prompting the Meteorological Agency to warn of a potential “megaquake.” Around 30 people were injured, and 90,000…
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A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday evening, triggering a 40-centimetre tsunami along parts of the northern coastline, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. Waves were observed in Hokkaido’s Urakawa town and at…
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A Chinese aircraft carrier strike group conducting drills near Japan sparked diplomatic tension over the weekend, with Tokyo accusing Beijing of “dangerous” military behavior after Chinese fighter jets allegedly aimed radar beams at…
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China has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, prompting Tokyo to call for restraint as tensions escalate following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan. The travel advisory marks Beijing’s first major…
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You may be a seasoned globetrotter forever chasing the next stamp on your passport, but Japan is one of those rare destinations that becomes more fascinating with every visit. And you’re not alone in feeling that way — according to a Travel…
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President Donald Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by warmly greeting the new Japanese prime minister, with plans to later speak to US troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingle with business leaders.…
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Mount Fuji, dormant since 1707, is at the center of new disaster-preparedness efforts in Japan. To mark Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, officials this week released AI-generated videos simulating the impact of a violent eruption of the…
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