The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week. ( read original story ...)
Washington: Naomi Osaka reaches first QF in DC after opponent retires
Osaka was up by a set and a break when Ashlyn Krueger retired from their Washington round-of-16 match. ( read original story ...)
Prolonged Iran war could keep spot LNG prices high, Tokyo Gas says
TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict has significantly tightened supplies on the spot liquefied natural gas market and the upward pressure on prices could persist if the war drags on, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Death toll on Kyushu rises to 34
Authorities revised up the death toll from a powerful 7.0 magnitude quake in Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan to 34, with another 89 injured. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mayor abused authority to bully subordinates: city
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka was found to have abused his authority on multiple occasions to bully his subordinates and verbal ... ( read original story ...)
Hope for rescue in southwestern Japan quake dwindles as death toll climbs to 25
Time was running out to find survivors as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Opponents kill international school plans in Sapporo
SAPPORO—Anti-immigration protesters have succeeded in scuttling plans for an international school here, after concerns were raised about ensuring the safety of children. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki wins third Emperor’s Cup in tense playoff
The Nagoya Basho grand sumo tournament has concluded in the city of Nagoya, with Ukrainian Danylo Aonishiki Yavgusyshyn emerging as the champion. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police serve fresh warrant to man suspected of sexually assaulting high school girl
OSAKA -- Police served an additional arrest warrant July 30 to a Higashiosaka man on suspicion of sexually assaulting and filming a high school girl e･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
The Kumamoto prefectural government says the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 23 people. ( read original story ...)
NC ramps up global expansion at Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show
NC is expanding its worldwide reach at two of the world’s biggest gaming exhibitions in the second half of the year with Aion 2, a massively multiplayer online ... ( read original story ...)
4 amazing Bon Odori festivals happening in Tokyo this August 1-2 weekend
Celebrate summer with traditional dances, festival food and lantern-lit evenings at these festivals across Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
The Kumamoto prefectural government says the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 23 people. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 28 as evacuees battle sweltering heat
Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar. ( read original story ...)
Osaka reaches first Washington quarterfinal as Krueger retires with right ankle injury
Naomi Osaka reached the Washington quarterfinals for the first time Wednesday night after Ashlyn Krueger retired with a right ankle injury midway through the second set. The result gives Osaka her ... ( read original story ...)
Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?
Almost no other country in the world is rocked by such frequent and damaging earthquakes as Japan, which sits on the boundary of four tectonic plates. ( read original story ...)