Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States […]
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Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges caution a week after magnitude 7.5 temblor
Japan is lifting a megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast, a week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan that officials said had caused an increased risk of another major quake TOKYO — Japan lifted a megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast Tuesday, one week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck […]
Map: 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The New York Times A strong, 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the […]
U.S., Japan flex military might amid Japan-China feud : NPR
This photo provided by Japan’s Ministry of Defense shows the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-15 fighters holding a joint military drill with U.S. B-52 bombers in the vicinity of Japanese airspace on Wednesday. Japan’s Ministry of Defense/AP hide caption toggle caption Japan’s Ministry of Defense/AP SEOUL, South Korea — The United States sent nuclear-capable bombers, […]
Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan
At least 30 people were injured after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan on Monday night, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31mi), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It prompted tsunami […]
Maps: 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Near Japan Prompts Tsunami Alert
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The New York Times A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Japan on Monday, according […]
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
TOKYO — Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy, officials said Saturday. Officers at Naha Airport on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa arrested Harris on Nov. 16 for an alleged violation of customs law for having […]
Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan | Military News
Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will head to Japan on Saturday for talks with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, as the allies seek to advance bilateral defence cooperation amid growing tension in the Asia Pacific. An Australian government […]
Japan ‘One Piece’ singer stopped mid-performance as Japan-China relations sour | Japan
Japanese “One Piece” singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her performance on stage in Shanghai, her management said, one of the latest events hit by a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing. Otsuki, known for the theme song of the popular anime, had been slated to perform for two days from Friday at the […]
How Japan Is Tackling Its Bear Problem
new video loaded: How Japan Is Tackling Its Bear Problem Bear attacks are at record levels in Japan, with more than a dozen people killed this year. Javier C. Hernández, our Tokyo bureau chief, looks at the causes and how Japan is responding. By Javier C. Hernández, Nailah Morgan, Kiuko Notoya, Karen Hanley and Daishi […]