TOKYO — Japan plans to suspend the civilian evacuation drills it started last year while North Korea was repeatedly test-firing missiles near and over Japanese islands. Nine drills to prepare residents in Japan for possible missile attacks were to be ... ( read original story ...)
Man flees after fatal knife attack at Yokohama housing complex
YOKOHAMA – One man is dead and two others, his wife and son, are injured after a knife attack early Thursday at a housing complex in Yokohama, police said. The male suspect fled the scene after attacking Koji Endo, 61, his wife, Kyoko, 61, and their son ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian stocks mostly up despite underlying US-China tension
TOKYO — Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday as concern fades over the trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Uncertainty remains, but the original tariff threats made earlier in the week were not followed by material action. KEEPING SCORE: Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Canadians adopting in Japan needlessly living in legal limbo, lawyer letters say
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it’s seeking clarity on whether the change affects Canadians as well, although this wasn’t previously part of the process for Canadian families adopting children in Japan. Hoag told Global News ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Senegal fans impress at World Cup after helping to clean up stadiums
Not only did these teams impress World Cup viewers -- their fans did, too. Japanese and Senegalese supporters received praise after they were seen picking up their trash and tidying up their stadium section following their respective matches Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Our Thoughts and Prayers are With Tokyo Vanity Who Just Suffered a Tragic Loss
Tokyo Vanity is no doubt an upbeat, fun-loving, amazing person but her world came crashing down after learning of the passing of her angel. Earlier this week, the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta fan favorite shared the tragic news with her supportive followers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has three restaurants in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 list
Yes, we know – Tokyo's culinary scene is pretty amazing, and the world certainly seems to agree. Besides boasting a near-ludicrous amount of Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand-tipped restaurants, we also consistently manage to wow the judges of The World ... ( read original story ...)
B.C. families adopting from Japan in limbo after visas refused
For the families stuck in Japan, they say they're standing strong in their bids to bring their children home. "We will never give up on our child," said Hoag. "We'll do whatever it takes." CTV News has reached out to the federal government but has not yet ... ( read original story ...)
At least 4 dead, hundreds hurt after earthquake hits Japan
Most of the injured were in Osaka — Japan's No. 2 city bustling with businesses ... More than 1,000 schools were closed in Osaka and nearby prefectures, Kyodo News reported. Wall cracks and other minor damage were found at several schools. ( read original story ...)
3 dead after earthquake hits Osaka in western Japan
More than 1,000 schools were closed in Osaka and nearby prefectures, Kyodo News reported. Wall cracks and other minor damage was found at several schools. A man in his 80s died in the collapse of a concrete wall in Osaka city. An 84-year-old man in nearby ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Strong quake near Osaka, Japan, kills 3, knocks over walls
TOKYO (AP) — Residents in western Japan were cleaning up debris ... More than 1,000 schools were closed in Osaka and nearby prefectures, Kyodo News reported. Wall cracks and other minor damage were found at several schools. A man in his 80s died in ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | The Latest: 3 confirmed dead in western Japan earthquake
A 9-year-old girl and two men in their 80s have been killed by a strong earthquake in the western Japan metropolis of Osaka. The Osaka prefectural government reported two deaths, and an Ibaraki city official confirmed a third. The magnitude 6.1 earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
At least 3 dead, hundreds hurt after earthquake hits Japan
Most of the injured were in Osaka — Japan's No. 2 city bustling with businesses ... More than 1,000 schools were closed in Osaka and nearby prefectures, Kyodo News reported. Wall cracks and other minor damage was found at several schools. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | The Latest: More than 210 injured in Osaka-area earthquake
Authorities in western Japan say the number of people treated for injuries suffered in a strong earthquake Monday morning now exceeds 210. The magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the major city of Osaka killed three people, toppled concrete walls and store ... ( read original story ...)
At least 3 dead, dozens hurt after earthquake hits Japan
A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring dozens. Japan marks 7 years since earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster The Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake strikes Osaka in western Japan, elderly man and young girl killed
An elderly man and a young girl were killed, with several other people also in “cardiopulmonary arrest,” after walls collapsed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that hit Osaka in western Japan on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said. Japan does not confirm ... ( read original story ...)