TOKYO (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, s... ( read original story ...)
Japan executes Shoko Asahara, cult leader behind 1995 gas attack
TOKYO -- Doomsday cult leader Shoko Asahara and several followers were executed Friday for their roles in a deadly 1995 gas attack on the Tokyo subways and other crimes, Japanese media reported. The t... ( read original story ...)
Japan Executes Cult Leader Behind Deadly 1995 Subway Attack
Japanese media reported. The cult leader, Shoko Asahara, was one of 13 people sentenced to death in connection with the attack. He was hanged Friday morning along with six followers who had been convi... ( read original story ...)
Japan executes cult leader behind 1995 subway gas attack
TOKYO—Doomsday cult leader Shoko Asahara and several followers were executed Friday for their roles in a deadly 1995 gas attack on the Tokyo subways and other crimes, Japanese media reported. The top ... ( read original story ...)
PAL to mount flights to Sapporo in September
Aside from Sapporo, PAL currently flies to Fukuoka ... Mogato YOU MAY LIKE Sponsored Links by Microsoft Your bank is hoping you don't see this Microsoft News Transferring Your Balance To a 0% APR Card ... ( read original story ...)
Doomsday cult leader behind deadly Tokyo subway gas attack is executed, Japanese media report
Japanese media reports say doomsday cult leader Shoko Asahara, who has been on death row for masterminding the 1995 deadly Tokyo subway gassing and other crimes, has been executed. He was 63. The sari... ( read original story ...)
Hiku Celebrates AGLC Purchase of Tokyo Smoke and Van der Pop Branded Cannabis in Province of Alberta
The agreement for Tokyo Smoke and Van der Pop branded cannabis in Alberta ... on the approval for Oceanic of up to 5 additional stores in that province. This news release contains statements that cons... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rains force evacuation of thousands in Japan; 1 killed
"Severe caution is needed," an official of Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) told a news conference, warning of the potential for landslides and high winds. A 59-year-old construction worker died in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s doomsday cult leader behind gas attack is executed
TOKYO — Japanese media reports say doomsday cult leader Shoko Asahara, who has been on death row for masterminding the 1995 deadly Tokyo subway gassing and other crimes, has been executed. He was 63. ( read original story ...)
China blocks Japan’s proposed fishing caps on saury
TOKYO -- A Japanese proposal to set quotas on high-seas catches of the popular Pacific saury was denied for a second straight year at a fisheries conference that concluded here Thursday. China and Van... ( read original story ...)
You can now claim damages if Japanese knotweed encroaches on your property
Landowners will be able to claim damages if the "pernicious" Japanese knotweed has encroached on their property following a Court of Appeal ruling. In a decision which could have wider implications fo... ( read original story ...)
Japanese assembly of PW1200G underway in Nagoya
The first Japanese assembly of the Pratt & Whitney PW1200G engine is underway in Nagoya. In a PW1200G programme update last week, Pratt & Whitney said that the first build of the MRJ regional jet powe... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s World Cup team sends boys good luck wish
"I would like to pray with everyone here so that they are safely rescued," he added at a news conference at Japan's Narita airport. Japan was knocked out of the Cup competition when they were beaten 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda to sell Osaka headquarters ahead of Shire purchase
TOKYO -- Takeda Pharmaceutical plans to sell its Osaka headquarters to bolster its finances ahead ... The plan is to focus Takeda's resources on the pharmaceutical business by giving up assets that ar... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan nuclear agency urges measures to cut plutonium stocks
TOKYO — Japan’s nuclear policy-setting body on Thursday endorsed a call for stricter management of its fuel recycling program to reduce its plutonium stockpile. The annual “nuclear white paper” approv... ( read original story ...)
Japan not to extend Nishino contract after World Cup exit
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) - Japan coach Akira Nishino will not be asked to continue in the role when his contract expires at the end of this month, the Japanese Football Association (JFA) and the manag... ( read original story ...)