Japan January 5, 2024 Japan earthquake death toll rises to 94 with dozens still missing A series of powerful earthquakes hit Japan's western coast, resulting in at least 94 deaths and 222 people still missing after 72 hours, officials say.
Culture January 4, 2024 Why is Japan's obesity rate so low? One influencer says these cultural habits are the key Japanese artist and YouTuber Yoko Ishii broke down why Japan is so much healthier than other developed nations in an interview with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital.
Japan January 3, 2024 Japanese rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors as death count rises Japanese disaster response personnel are frantically working to complete rescue operations in Ishikawa prefecture following a series of powerful quakes.
Japan January 3, 2024 Knife-wielding woman injures 4 passengers in Japan train attack In Tokyo's Akihabara electronic town, a woman wielding a knife injured four passengers inside a train that had stopped at the Akihabara station and was arrested.
Disaster Response January 3, 2024 Japan launches 2 probes into deadly plane crash as transcripts are released Two probes have been launched into Tuesday’s deadly plane crash where five people died after a passenger jet collided with a Coast Guard turboprop at a Tokyo airport.
Japan January 2, 2024 Passengers of Japanese plane speak out after fiery collision leaves 5 dead: 'It was hell' Survivors of a Japan Airlines aircraft collision described the fear and panic that passengers experienced as smoke filled the cabin after the aircraft hit a coast guard plane.
Japan January 2, 2024 Earthquakes in Japan kill at least 48 as officials race to save people trapped in homes At least 48 people have been killed and 16 inured following a series of earthquakes on the western coast of Japan, according to emergency response officials.
Japan January 2, 2024 Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames after collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport, leaving 5 dead A collision between two planes on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport in Japan resulted in a Japan Airlines passenger plane bursting into flames.
Japan January 1, 2024 Japan downgrades tsunami warning after earthquake rocks region, at least four confirmed dead At least four people are confirmed dead after a series of major earthquakes, including one a magnitude of 7.6, rocked the west coast of Japan's main island, Honshu.
Japan January 1, 2024 Japan issues tsunami warnings, orders evacuations after earthquakes A series of powerful earthquakes struck Japan on New Year's Day, damaging infrastructure and necessitating evacuations as authorities prepare for high risks of tsunami.
US December 27, 2023 US ambassador praises Japan's military overhaul, allowing export of Patriot missiles A U.S. ambassador praised Japan for its contributions to the reform and modernization of the alliance between the U.S. and Japan during a meeting on Wednesday.