Tag: Japan

US, Japan, South Korea reiterate commitment to trilateral maritime security with international law

This dialogue is a new chapter in the countries' partnership and an important step forward to strengthen and more closely align the policies globally.

January 8, 2024

Japan quake toll hits 100, number of missing reaches 211

With rain expected on Saturday for the region, the JMA warned local residents to stay alert for possible mudslides.

January 6, 2024

Japan earthquake toll climbs to 64 as aftershocks continue

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Noto Peninsula at 10:54 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday at a depth of 10 km.

January 3, 2024

Tsunami observed at S. Korea’s east coast after Japan’s massive earthquake

At least 24 people have died after a series of quakes struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on Monday.

January 2, 2024

Japan quake toll reaches 24, search on for survivors

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has officially named it the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

January 2, 2024

Six killed in 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan

The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa prefecture around 4:10 p.m. local time, with a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).

January 2, 2024

Japanese govt relaxes ban on arms exports amid criticism

Japan, under previous rules, could only export components of arms and was prohibited from delivering completed products.

December 23, 2023

3 Japanese ministers tender resignations over funds scandal

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno was expected to do the same later in the day at a press conference.

December 14, 2023

Japan confirms season’s 4th bird flu outbreak

Infection was confirmed on Sunday in a detailed genetic examination, according to the prefectural government.

December 4, 2023

Japan urges US to confirm flight safety after Osprey aircraft crash

A US Osprey military transport aircraft based in Japan crashed in waters off the country's southwestern island of Yakushima on Wednesday.

November 30, 2023