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Small tsunami reaches islands near Tokyo after nearby quake
Small tsunami waves were observed on some islands in the Izu chain near Tokyo and advisories were issued for Chiba and other prefectures on Monday morning following a nearby earthquake, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Urban areas no longer off-limits to bolder brown bears in Sapporo
SAPPORO--The two friends had just set up a table and chairs in a forest clearing to share a meal of pizza and French fries when an adult brown bear came lumbering out of a thicket to steal their food. ( read original story ...)
7 Injures After Car Hits Pedestrians Near Tokyo’s Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Japan
This footage was filmed and produced 7 October 2023. Seven people were injured after a car slammed into pedestrians near the Shibuya scramble crossing, one of Tokyo's iconic places, shortly ( read original story ...)
South Korea beat Japan to take gold at Asian Games
South Korea’s men defeated Japan 2-1 to take soccer gold at the Asian Games and also collected the much bigger prize of military exemption. ( read original story ...)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 receives OCA flag as Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games draws to close
Reporting to the Director, Pathways & Tennis Services, the Head of Competitive Play & Professional Events will take full responsibility for the design, delivery and execution of the Australian competitive play calendar including our professional and ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles: ‘Real Talk I Didn’t Think’ I’d Compete Again After 2021 Tokyo Olympics
After a triumphant return to competition this weekend at the 2023 World Gymnastics Championships, Simone Biles admitted she wasn't sure this moment would ... ( read original story ...)
Australia Vows Stable Energy Exports to Japan Amid Emissions Cut
Australia pledged stable and reliable energy exports to Japan during a bilateral meeting in Melbourne, amid concern that stricter emissions targets will impose higher costs for fossil fuel projects.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Scores of Civilians, ( read original story ...)
The Asian Games close in China as the hosts dominate the medal count. Nagoya, Japan, coming next
The Asian Games closed their 16-day run at the 80,000-seat Olympic Sports Center Stadium with host nation China in command. ( read original story ...)
Muscat indicates intention to stay in Japan – gossip
Reported Rangers target Kevin Muscat has given the strongest indication yet that he intends to stay in Japan for now after promising Yokohama F Marinos fans he will land them the title. (Scottish Sun) Meanwhile, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo wants dignified return of Rohingyas to Myanmar, a top Japanese official tells PM Hasina
Japan wants dignified return of forcibly displaced Rohingyas, now sheltered in Bangladesh, to their homeland, Myanmar. Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Masahiro Komura made the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: 7 Injured After Car Hits Pedestrians Near Tokyo’s Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing 2
Seven people were injured after a car slammed into pedestrians near the Shibuya scramble crossing, one of Tokyo's iconic places, shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 7. Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Co-hosts Aichi and Nagoya vow to stage inspiring Asian Games in 2026
JOC President Yasuhiro Yamashita, Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura and Raja Randhir Singh, acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, were among the attendees of the reception at a hotel in Hangzhou ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: 7 Injures After Car Hits Pedestrians Near Tokyo’s Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Seven people were injured after a car slammed into pedestrians near the Shibuya scramble crossing, one of Tokyo's iconic places, shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 7. Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka broke down barriers of silence on mental health
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have displayed exceptional skill and talent on the tennis court which sets them apart from their peers. They have achieved remarkable success at a young age and have the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ward tests metaverse office for disabled, seeks full support by FY 2028
Tokyo's Edogawa Ward is trialing a virtual ward office in the metaverse, aiming to offer administrative services for people unable to visit t ... ( read original story ...)