Rescuers scramble to reach people trapped by deadly Japan earthquake

At least 14 people died after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said “every second counts” as thousands of military ...

In Japan, Yayoi Kusama Is Remembered as a Visionary and a Rebel

Artists, scholars and fans celebrated Ms. Kusama as a cultural giant who helped bring Japanese art to the masses.

Japan updates chances of major earthquake hitting country – and it’s worryingly high

The Kinki region has an unusually high concentration of active faults, largely because of the expansion of the Sea of Japan ...
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Japan quake kills at least 13; more trapped in collapsed mall, factory

A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged.

Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles

TOKYO (AP) — Torrential rain struck Japan’s north-central prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday, triggering flooding ...

Japan killed 14,000 bears after a rise in deadly attacks on people – but will it work?

Bears killed 13 people in Japan last year, as a lack of forest foods increased conflicts. Yet some say the country’s controversial cull could threaten the endangered species ...
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Universal Studios Japan $1.2-1.8B Park Expansion Could Be in the Works

Universal Studios Japan may be planning to expand the theme park located in Osaka. This new project could total between 200 ...

Japan aims to cap FY27 new bond issuance at 40 trillion yen, PM says in Yomiuri interview

TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Japan's government aims to keep new government bond issuance to around 40 trillion yen ($251 ...