Strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits northeastern Japan
Quake struck off east coast of Honshu island but tsunami warning not issued and no immediate reports of damage. […] Read More: Strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits northeastern Japan
View ArticleStrong 6.8 earthquake detected off Japan’s east coast as tremors reached land
TOKYO, May 12 (UPI) — A strong 6.8 earthquake was detected off Japan‘s east coast but no deaths or damage have been reported. Read More: Strong 6.8 earthquake detected off Japan’s east coast as tremors...
View Article6.7 earthquake off the coast of Japan
Menu Updated: 12:38 pm, Wednesday, 13 May 2015 A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has struck off northeastern Japan a short time ago. The undersea earthquake occurred at 7:13 AM AEST on Wednesday 13 May 2015...
View ArticleJapan’s ‘Pornaldo’ keeps scoring as male actors fizzle
20 SUNNY AFP-JIJI For a man carrying a nation&s libido on his shoulders, Japanese porn king &Shimiken& looks as fresh as a daisy. […] Read More: Japan’s ‘Pornaldo’ keeps scoring as male...
View ArticleLawsuit: Trans-Pacific Partnership would threaten Japan’s food security
TOKYO, May 15 (UPI) — More than 1,000 plaintiffs in Japan have filed a lawsuit claiming the Trans-Pacific Partnership poses threats to the country’s food security. Read More: Lawsuit: Trans-Pacific...
View ArticleJapanese march against US military ties buildup
Demonstrations have gone into their second day in Japan against government plans to boost military cooperation with the United States. […] Read More: Japanese march against US military ties buildup
View ArticleOver 1000 Japanese Citizens Band Together To Sue Their Government Over...
Legal Issues by Glyn Moody Fri, May 15th 2015 7:39pm Filed Under: copyright, drugs, human rights, japan, lawsuit, safety, tpp Permalink. Back in March, we reported on a campaign in Japan seeking to...
View ArticleGiant Killer Hornet Populations Exploding Faster Than Ever
The Asian Giant Hornet is one of Japan&s most deadliest killers – public enemy #1 for thousands of years. A recent increase in attacks has many experts very concerned. Read More: Giant Killer...
View ArticleJapan Hopes Putin’s Visit Could Help Resolve Kuril Issue – Former FM
Vice President of Japan‘s ruling Liberal Democratic Party Masahiko Komura said that Tokyo is hoping that Russian President Vladimir Putin could discuss the issue of the disputed Kuril Islands during a...
View ArticleJapan’s aquariums agree to stop purchasing hunted dolphins
TOKYO, May 20 (UPI) — Japan‘s aquariums have agreed to stop purchasing live dolphins from the Japanese town of Taiji, notorious for its annual slaughter of hundreds of cetaceans. Read More: Japan’s...
View ArticleNorth Korean Residents in Japan Accuse Tokyo of ‘Political Repressions’
The General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, Chongryon, often referred to as the de-facto embassy of North Korea, on Thursday accused Japanese authorities of carrying out “political...
View ArticleJapan, US, South Korea to Hold Talks on North Korea Tuesday in Seoul
South Korean Foreign Ministry said that talks between high-ranking officials of Japan, the United States and South Korea on current developments in North Korea will start in Seoul. […] Read More:...
View ArticleJapan to invest in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan
Japan announced on Sunday that it is ready to invest in Iran‘s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. […] Read More: Japan to invest in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan
View ArticleJapan’s anti-crime paintballs are a unique way to stop crime | Oddity Central...
The balls, locally known as bohan yu kara boru, derive their bright hue from the orange paint that fills them. In the event of a theft or robbery, store employees are supposed to fling the balls at the...
View ArticleVolcano erupts in southern Japan as over 100 evacuated
KAGOSHIMA, Japan, May 29 (UPI) — A massive volcano near the southern Japanese island of Kyushu erupted in clouds of ash and smoke that reached as high as 5.6 miles on Friday. Read More: Volcano erupts...
View ArticleJapanese fishermen vow to never stop hunting dolphins
TAIJI, Japan, May 29 (UPI) — Japan‘s dolphin hunters vowed they would never stop capturing cetaceans in the town of Taiji. Read More: Japanese fishermen vow to never stop hunting dolphins
View ArticleM 7.8 Earthquake, 189km WNW of Chichi-shima, Japan
Japan: Earthquake measuring 8.5 M off east coast. High speed trains between Tokyo-Osaka are affected due to power outage. No Tsunami warning 7.8 quake struck off Japan. No tsunami warning issued. No...
View ArticleEarthquake rattles Japan’s coast, no tsunami warnings issued
TOKYO, May 30 (UPI) — The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred just under 550 miles off Japan‘s coast early this morning. Read More: Earthquake rattles Japan’s coast, no...
View ArticleJapan prepares to lower voting age from 20 to 18
TOKYO, June 1 (UPI) — A bill to lower the voting age in Japan to 18 from 20 could go into effect by the end of June. Read More: Japan prepares to lower voting age from 20 to 18
View ArticleJapan wants ‘permanent UNSC membership’
Japan’s envoy to the United Nations (UN) has once again raised Tokyo’s demands for becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC). […] Read More: Japan wants ‘permanent UNSC membership’
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