A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit Tokyo and eastern parts of Japan on Friday evening, the government said, a day after it issued the first-ever advisory about the risk of a huge earthquake in the west of ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What is Japan’s Nankai Trough megaquake advisory?
Japan issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake, after a strong magnitude 7.1 quake occurred on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous seabed zone along the Pacific coast ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 79th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki
Japan marked the 79th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city days before the end of World War II at a ceremony in Nagasaki. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock market rally fades as fear returns
A comeback rally in Japanese stocks has quickly lost steam, as the specter of a US economic slowdown and further yen volatility cast a long shadow across financial markets. ( read original story ...)
Osaka woman arrested for allegedly giving ‘milk’ containing lots of salt to baby
A 27-year-old resident in this western Japan city was arrested on Aug. 8 on suspicion of inflicting injury on her son by giving him liquid si ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM weighs cancelling central Asia trip after earthquake warning, NTV says
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering cancelling a visit to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia planned from Friday to Monday after weather officials flagged that the risk of a major earthquake was higher than usual, ( read original story ...)
Central Japan city offers train driving trial as return gift for ‘hometown tax’ donations
The Owariasahi Municipal Government in central Japan is offering a train driving experience as part of its return gifts for ... ( read original story ...)
Could World Expo 2025 delay MGM Osaka 2030 opening target?
Will construction of MGM Osaka be put on hold in favor of the World Expo 2025? Dueling projects could stretch construction industry. ( read original story ...)
A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 and was centered off the eastern coast of Japan's southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 30 kilometers (18. ( read original story ...)
Teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting junior high school girl in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA -- A temporary teacher at a junior high school here was arrested on Aug. 7 on suspicion of sexually assaulting a junior high school girl while knowing she was under 16 years old. Kanagawa ... ( read original story ...)
“People saying I didn’t deserve to win… I started crying a lot”- Naomi Osaka recalls Serena Williams’ controversial US Open loss to her
Naomi Osaka revisited the criticism she received from certain sections of tennis fans after her maiden Grand Slam triumph at the 2018 US Open. The former World No. ( read original story ...)
Nisei Week Japanese Festival returns to Little Tokyo with a parade and street dancing
But the grand launch happens Aug. 11 with the The Grand Parade, which features traditional Japanese dancers, taiko drummers, community groups, and the newly crowned Nisei Week Queen and Court, the Grand Parade will make its way around the streets of historic Little Tokyo starting on Central Avenue at 4 p.m. ( read original story ...
Osaka beats another top player in return from maternity leave, routing Jabeur 6-3, 6-1 in Toronto
Naomi Osaka of Japan beat another top player in her return from maternity leave, routing ninth-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday in the National Bank Open ... ( read original story ...)
One of my goals is to do split forehand like Kim Clijsters & Serena Williams: Naomi Osaka on adding ballet dancer to her team
Naomi Osaka recently talked about the addition of ballet teacher Simone Elliott to her team and how it has been beneficial for her game. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka aims for the top: where can she get?
After the Olympic Games, it was immediately time for Naomi Osaka to come back to the court. The Japanese champion faced and defeated Ons Jabeur in the first round in the Wta 1000 in Toronto, showing ... ( read original story ...)
7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes coast of Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked the coast of southern Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake is just a dozen miles off the coast of the city of Miyazaki on the island of Kyushu in Japan but the Japan Meteorological Agency has now lifted ...