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Deaths feared after ‘many people’ trapped inside Japanese shopping centre following earthquake – as it happened

An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌6.8 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Japan earthquake: Multiple deaths and people trapped after shopping centre explosion

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The Independent UK · Jul 28

7.1 earthquake strikes Japan’s Kyushu region

TOKYO - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and leaving some people trapped and others presumed dead inside a partially collapsed shopping mall.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions to establish image sensor joint venture in Kumamoto

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Sony Semiconductor Solutions are joining forces. They will establish a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan. This partnership will focus on developing and producing advanced image sensors. The collaboration combines Sony's sensor design expertise with TSMC's manufacturing prowess.

The Economic Times · May 9

Taiwan Semiconductor Expands In Japan With New $14 Billion Chip Factory

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.’s (NYSE:TSM) Japan arm, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), has signed an agreement with the government of Kikuyō Town in Kumamoto Prefecture to build its second wafer fabrication plant, which marks the start of construction. 

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2025

Several people reported missing after powerful rains lash southern Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to "prioritise actions to save your lives" as heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides in the country's south.

Euronews · Aug 11, 2025

Japan moves to evacuate millions of people as torrential rain triggers flooding and landslides

Streets and neighbourhoods in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu submerged under about a metre of water

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Heavy rains in southern Japan cause flooding and mudslides, and leave several people missing

Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu have caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and impacting travel during a Buddhist holiday week

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

TSMC's second Japanese fab reportedly delayed, mass production pushed to 2029

TSMC may delay construction of its Fab 23 phase 2 in Kumamoto, Japan by up to 18 months due to traffic congestion and inadequate infrastructure near the site, potentially pushing mass production to 2029.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 25, 2025

Tokyo hospital sets up baby hatch as last resort for struggling mothers

First such facility in Japanese capital offers safe and anonymous way to leave newborns

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025