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Japanese prosecutors charge US marine suspected of robbing and killing woman

Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, denies charges that he fatally strangled Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel on the island of Okinawa

The Guardian - US · Oct 26

Japan nuclear operator chief to quit after quake data scandal

President Kingo Hayashi and chairman Satoru Katsuno will resign, according to public broadcaster NHK and other local media. Chubu Electric is expected to hold a press conference later on Monday. The company was not immediately available for comment. The Hamaoka plant is in central Japan, near a seismic fault line…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in Tokyo region

A moderate earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday morning. Over thirty individuals sustained injuries, mostly minor, from the seismic event. The quake, with a magnitude of 5.9, caused disruptions to train services. Officials confirmed no tsunami danger and no nuclear facility anomalies. The government established a task force to assess…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Russia rebukes Japanese envoy in disputed islands row

MOSCOW - Russia on Tuesday rebuked Japan’s ambassador to Moscow over the disputed Kuril islands, which President Vladimir Putin visited for the first time last week.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Eastern Japan experienced torrential rain on Thursday, causing landslides and power outages. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level heavy rain warning for Chiba. Over 100,000 households were urged to evacuate due to the severe weather conditions. Hundreds of people were stranded as train services were suspended across the region.…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Japanese authorities use new tool to identify initial torrent uploaders — anti-piracy group says it identified seeder on popular anime torrenting website without torrent swarm monitoring

Japanese authorities have taken a big step in cracking down on piracy by arresting an initial-seeder at popular anime torrenting website Nyaa.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 11

Japanese Surgeons Keeping a Open-Surgery Patient Stable While a Severe Earthquake Shakes the Operating Room

A surgical team in Japan faced a magnitude 7.1 earthquake during an operation, highlighting the challenges of disaster preparedness in hospitals and the vulnerability of patients under anaesthesia.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Survivors still sought as Japan quake death toll hits 13

YATSUSHIRO, Japan - Rescuers frantically searched for ‌survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Japan earthquake latest: At least 18 dead amid ‘race against time’ to reach trapped survivors

Japan’s military has been mobilised to help reach people trapped in rubble across Kumamoto region

The Independent UK · Jul 29

EAM Jaishankar expresses solidarity with Japan following Kumamoto earthquake

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep concern over Japan's Kumamoto earthquake. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister mobilized government resources for rescue and relief operations. The government pledged to work tirelessly through the night to assess damage.

The Economic Times · Jul 29