Tag: Japan

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

US military aircraft with 8 aboard crashes off Japanese island

The tilt-rotor Osprey aircraft, which can fly both like a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, has a track record of accidents and mishaps both in Japan and abroad.

November 29, 2023

Typhoon Khanun to approach Japan’s Kyushu island

Rainfall in the 24 hours through 6 a.m. Tuesday is forecast to reach up to 300 mm in the Amami area and southern Kyushu, and 250 mm in the western Shikoku region and central Tokai region, it added.

August 7, 2023