Two people died and 16 others were feared dead, local media said Sunday after torrential rain in western Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides. A woman and a man in their 80s in different towns ... ( read original story ...)
Yuriko Koike: savvy politician challenging Japan’s glass ceiling
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike is a conservative political veteran with a commanding media presence who has shown the toughness needed to climb the greasy pole of Japan's male-dominated politics. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo seeks travel curbs as new infections tops 100 for third day, says NHK
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Saturday urged residents of the Japanese capital not to travel beyond its borders as new coronavirus infections topped 100 for a third day, public broadcaster NHK ... ( read original story ...)
Japan evacuates thousands as rains lash southern Kyushu
Japan asked thousands of people to evacuate their homes on its southern island of Kyushu, media said on Saturday, following unprecedented torrential rains in which 15 people are feared dead and nine ... ( read original story ...)
Two feared dead, 13 missing as heavy rain lashes western Japan
At least two people were feared dead and 13 others went missing in western Japan Saturday as record heavy rain triggered massive floods and landslides, forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders ... ( read original story ...)
J-League restarts after pandemic halts play for 4 months
Japan’s professional soccer league restarted on Saturday after a four-month break caused by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain floods southern Japan; more than a dozen presumed dead
Japan faces flooding and mudslides, with more than a dozen people presumed dead. More than 75,000 residents were urged to evacuate. ( read original story ...)
Over 200,000 evacuated as flooding, mudslides strike southwestern Japan
Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a dire warning of flooding and landslides for two prefectures in southwestern portions of Japan as an unprecedented deluge unfolded Friday into Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan flooding: Many feared dead in flooded care home
Fourteen victims were found in the same flooded nursing home while the other was pulled from a landslide. The deaths have yet to be formally certified. The authorities have ordered more than 200,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Record rainfall triggers floods and landslides in Japan – video
Record heavy rain in Japan has triggered massive floods and landslides, forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders for more than 76,000 residents ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus Come From A Goal Down To Beat Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1
Nagoya Grampus beat Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 as the top division of the J League resumed on Saturday. Hosts S-Pulse took the lead in the 18th minute but Yuki Soma levelled matters on 32 minutes before an ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead
Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued, ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 7-J-League Results
League on Saturday (start times are JST) Yokohama (1) 1 Consadole Sapporo (1) 2 Shimizu S-Pulse (1) 1 Nagoya Grampus (2) 2 Gamba Osaka (0) 1 Cerezo Osaka (1) 2 Oita Trinita (0) 2 Sagan Tosu (0) 0 ... ( read original story ...)
14 Feared Dead In Nursing Home As Heavy Rain Lashes Western Japan
Fourteen people were feared dead at a nursing home in western Japan Saturday as record rainfall triggered massive floods and landslides, forcing authorities to issue evacuation advisories for more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flooding: Fears for nursing home amid torrential rain
Kumamoto's governor, Ikuo Kabashima, told reporters the victims at the nursing home were found "in cardio-respiratory arrest" a term used in Japan before a doctor officially certifies death. Another ... ( read original story ...)
Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Yokohama cancelled due to COVID-19
The Yokohama leg of this year's Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)