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US March 15, 2024

Astronauts more likely to experience headaches in space than previously known, study finds

A newly published study in the field of space medicine has revealed that astronauts are more prone to headaches during space missions than previously known.

Japan March 14, 2024

Japan's ban on same-sex marriage found ‘unconstitutional’ for second time by courts

A high court in Japan officially ruled for the second time that the nation's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and discriminatory.

Japan March 14, 2024

Japanese city on alert after cat falls into vat of toxic chemicals, escapes

The Japanese city of Fukuyama is on alert after a cat wandered into a factory and fell into a tank filled with hexavalent chromium, a toxic substance that causes cancer.

Digital Originals March 13, 2024

SEE IT: Rocket explodes seconds after launch, raining fire down on the launch pad

Space One launched a rocket that would have made the company Japan's first-ever private firm to put a satellite into orbit, but the rocket exploded seconds into its ascent.

Japan March 13, 2024

Treated wastewater discharge at Japan's Fukushima plant is safe, UN nuclear chief says

The head of the U.N. atomic agency has assured Japanese representatives in Fukushima that the treated radioactive wastewater from the nuclear power plant meets safety standards.

Japan March 12, 2024

2 skiers from New Zealand killed in avalanche in Japan, police say

Japanese police say two backcountry skiers from New Zealand have died in an avalanche on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido. A third skier was injured.

Japan March 12, 2024

UN nuclear chief visits Japan to assess Fukushima wastewater release, talks atomic energy

The U.N.'s atomic agency chief is in Japan to assess treated waste water from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and for talks over nuclear energy and non-proliferation.

Pro Wrestling March 12, 2024

Pro wrestling star Yutaka Yoshie dead at 50 after match

Japanese pro wrestling star Yutaka Yoshie dead at 50 after suddenly falling ill following a match in the country. He was rushed to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

Japan March 11, 2024

Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession

The Japanese economy managed to see some growth in the fourth quarter of last year, avoiding contraction that would have led to a technical recession.

Japan March 11, 2024

Japan marks Fukushima nuclear disaster 13 years later, pledges to recover 'at any cost'

Japan commemorated the thirteenth anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Officials vowed to continue rebuilding.

US March 8, 2024

US military allows Ospreys to return to flight months after fatal crash in Japan

The Osprey, an aircraft used for U.S. military operations, has been approved to resume flights following an extensive grounding prompted by a fatal crash in Japan.