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Pacific Ring of Fire Sparks Global Alarm Following Back-to-Back Earthquakes
Back-to-back earthquakes in Japan and Vanuatu have sparked global concern, highlighting an October surge of seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Japanese government to review gasoline subsidies
Facing soaring global oil prices and a depleting fiscal fund balance, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ordered a comprehensive review of the national gasoline subsidy program.
Japan mistakenly issues warning for magnitude 9.9 earthquake
Millions of mobile phones across Japan flashed with emergency alerts for a catastrophic magnitude 9.9 earthquake due to an automated software miscalculation.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on espionage charges in Sakhalin
Russian authorities arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai in Sakhalin on espionage charges, marking an escalation in diplomatic friction between Moscow and Tokyo.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward eastern waters
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Monday, prompting sharp protests from Seoul and Tokyo amid rising tensions.
Suzuki Launches e SKY Electric Kei Car in Japan with 310km Range
Suzuki enters the electric kei-car market with the e SKY, offering a 310 km driving range and an accessible entry price undercutting local rivals.
Kazakhstan, Japan explore deeper investment cooperation
Kazakhstan and Japan are deepening industrial and investment ties with a focus on transport, logistics, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals.
U.S. Marine arrested for alleged killing of woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan
The arrest of a U.S. Marine for the suspected murder of a Japanese woman in Okinawa has reignited local anger over the American military footprint and triggered formal diplomatic protests.
US marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of killing woman, police say
A U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a local woman, triggering intense diplomatic protests from Tokyo and renewing fury over the American military footprint.
Shoko Kawata named to TIME100 Next list after maternity leave
Yawata City Mayor Shoko Kawata has been named to the TIME100 Next list following her maternity leave, which sparked a national debate on political duties and working women in Japan.
Typhoon Dujuan Hits Japan: 1.67 Million Residents Ordered to Evacuate
Typhoon Dujuan has slammed Japan's eastern coast with winds reaching up to 194 km/h, prompting evacuation orders for more than 1.6 million residents.
Typhoon Dujuan: 275 flights cancelled and flood warnings in Japan
Typhoon Dujuan has triggered widespread disruption across eastern Japan, grounding 275 flights and prompting evacuation warnings for over 1.6 million residents.
China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese nationals
China has raised visa fees for Japanese citizens by approximately seven times, framing the escalation as a reciprocal measure following Japan's earlier visa fee increase.
Japan protests new UN map over Kuril Islands depiction
Japan has formally asked for revisions to a newly adopted UN world map, arguing that its depiction of the Kuril Islands creates territorial misconceptions.
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi admits feeling lonely after staff removed cockroach
Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, sparked public discussion after revealing she felt melancholy when her staff removed a cockroach from her residence.
Mount Fuji father reprimanded by police for abandoning seven-year-old son
A father who abandoned his seven-year-old son on the Fujinomiya route of Mount Fuji to continue climbing to the summit has been reprimanded by police.
Trump and Kim summit plans spark Asia Pacific defence concerns
Renewed summit plans between Washington and Pyongyang have triggered regional defense anxieties and economic friction across the Indo-Pacific.
Japan record rain kills eight people and strands thousands at Tokyo airport
Unprecedented downpours have paralyzed eastern Japan, killing at least eight people and stranding thousands of travelers at Narita international airport during the busy holiday travel season.
Putin visits disputed Kuril island, Japan calls trip unacceptable
Vladimir Putin became the first Russian president in 16 years to visit the disputed Kuril island of Iturup, triggering a sharp diplomatic rebuke from Tokyo.
North Korea launches ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea, marking its second weapons test in less than a week ahead of joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises.