That scenario continued into the 20th century, such as when the Imperial Japanese army installed a regional headquarters and administrative facility in Nagoya Castle during World War II. In May of 1945, a U.S. air raid destroyed a large portion of the ... ( read original story ...)
Avalanche kills 7 students, instructor in Japan
TOKYO -- An avalanche killed seven Japanese high school students and an instructor Monday during a mountaineering field trip at a ski resort north of Tokyo, authorities said. Nearly 50 students and instructors were caught by the morning avalanche in the ... ( read original story ...)
8 students presumed dead in Japan avalanche
TOKYO -- Eight Japanese high school students were presumed dead after being caught in an avalanche Monday while being trained in mountain climbing at a ski resort, authorities and media said. The avalanche occurred in the town of Nasu in Tochigi prefecture ... ( read original story ...)
Six school children feared dead in Japanese avalanche
The six people were found with no vital signs, and three others were missing, according to Japan's Kyodo news agency. About 70 people including students and teachers from several schools are said to have been in the area at the time. Local media reports ... ( read original story ...)
8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche
An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students on Monday morning, leaving several injured or feared dead, according to ABC News partner NHK. ( read original story ...)
Japan avalanche: Seven schoolchildren, one teacher feared dead at ski resort north of Tokyo
Seven schoolchildren and a teacher were feared dead on Monday after an avalanche struck a mountain climbing trip in central Japan. A further 40 people were injured, including two seriously, during the incident, which took place in the mountains of Tochigi ... ( read original story ...)
8 feared dead in Japan avalanche
Eight people are feared dead and two were in critical condition on Monday after an avalanche hit a group of high school students and teachers climbing in central Japan. It was not immediately clear how many of the victims were students, an official said. ( read original story ...)
Japanese students feared dead after avalanche; at least 6 injured
An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students on Monday morning, leaving several injured or feared dead, according to ABC News partner NHK. About 66 students and teachers were in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, Japan when the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan avalanche: Schoolchildren feared dead at ski resort north of Tokyo
Authorities say six Japanese high school students have been found unconscious after they were caught in an avalanche at a ski resort on Monday morning. Tochigi prefecture's crisis management office said that six students were showing no vital signs and ... ( read original story ...)
Authority announces Sapporo Asian Winter Games to be doping-free
KUWAIT, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic Council of Asia has announced Sunday that the 8th Asian Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan last month were doping-free. The Games were held from February 19-26 and involved 1,152 athletes from 32 National Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Innovative fabrics bark up Tokyo fashion tree
Wood fashioned into lace and sculpted into evening dresses: the Hanae Mori Manuscrit label led the way this Tokyo Fashion Week in showing the world the original craftmanship that helps set Japan apart from the crowd. Dresses of persimmon wood lace paired ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo 2017 hailed as “Clean Games” by OCA
The Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games held last month were "doping ... writing for the official website of his beloved Manchester United, the Manchester Evening News and BBC Sport. ( read original story ...)
Halep Edges Osaka Again in Miami Opener
MIAMI, FL, USA-- Taken to the brink for the second time in this matchup, No.3 seed Simona Halep again emerged victorious over rising Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. "It's really important that I ... ( read original story ...)
'Tokyo Ghoul' Season 3 News and Update: Anime's Upcoming Run Canceled?
"Tokyo Ghoul" has got anime fans amped up. Earlier, reports of "Tokyo Ghoul" season 3 being canceled were coming in. However, recent "Tokyo Ghoul" season 3 rumors suggest that the series will be back. Kevin Hamric, Viz Media's Senior Director of Sales and ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nagoya University student sentenced to life for murder, poisoning bids
NAGOYA – A 21-year-old former Nagoya University student was sentenced Friday to life in prison for the 2014 murder of an elderly woman and attempts to kill a boy and girl while she was in high school. In handing down the ruling sought by prosecutors, the ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s Super-Compact EV Drives Car Sharing Service in City of Yokohama
“Choimobi Yokohama,” a round-trip car-sharing service, made possible by the Nissan Motor Corporation and the City of Yokohama, makes traveling around Yokohama easier and much more adorable. The Nissan New Mobility Concept car, a pint-sized electric ... ( read original story ...)