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Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan | Arts and Culture NewsYoung people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan | Arts and Culture News

Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan | Arts and Culture News

Japan’s Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and before the cherry… Read More

2 months ago
Tsunami advisory triggered after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest JapanTsunami advisory triggered after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan

Tsunami advisory triggered after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan

CNN  —  Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of… Read More

2 months ago
World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 116World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 116

World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 116

Tomiko Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo prefecture, in central Japan.Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese… Read More

2 months ago
Japan orders thousands to evacuate quake-hit region as rains trigger floodsJapan orders thousands to evacuate quake-hit region as rains trigger floods

Japan orders thousands to evacuate quake-hit region as rains trigger floods

A dozen rivers burst their banks in Ishikawa where the meteorological agency issued its highest alert level.Japanese authorities have told… Read More

6 months ago
Japan issues ‘higher than usual’ megaquake risk warningJapan issues ‘higher than usual’ megaquake risk warning

Japan issues ‘higher than usual’ megaquake risk warning

Japan has - for the first time - issued a warning about an increased risk of a "major earthquake" striking… Read More

7 months ago
In historic move, U.S. to upgrade military command structure in JapanIn historic move, U.S. to upgrade military command structure in Japan

In historic move, U.S. to upgrade military command structure in Japan

In one of the biggest upgrades to the U.S.-Japan alliance since its inception, the U.S. will revamp its command in… Read More

8 months ago
Japan issues first new banknotes in 20 yearsJapan issues first new banknotes in 20 years

Japan issues first new banknotes in 20 years

Redesigned bills pay tribute to Japanese capitalism, women’s equality and scientific innovation.Japan has issued its first new banknotes in two… Read More

8 months ago
North Korea plans to launch space satellite by June 4: JapanNorth Korea plans to launch space satellite by June 4: Japan

North Korea plans to launch space satellite by June 4: Japan

Sanctions-breaking launch follows Pyongyang’s third and successful attempt to launch a spy satellite in November.North Korea has notified Japan of… Read More

10 months ago
Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and CanadaJapan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada

Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada

Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.Japan is planning to resume funding… Read More

12 months ago
Keoyoung Sun: South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan – BBC.comKeoyoung Sun: South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan – BBC.com

Keoyoung Sun: South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan – BBC.com

Keoyoung Sun: South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan  BBC.comKorean chemical tanker capsizes off western Japan; 5 missing  코리아타임스URGENT: South… Read More

12 months ago