FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

Tsunami waves arrive in Japan after M7.8 quake off Philippines

Tsunami waves arrived in Okinawa and other parts of Japan on Monday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern Philippines, according to Japanese and US authorities.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8

Tropical storm Jangmi hits Southwestern Japan: Injures 9 in Japan, people urged to evacuate, leaves thousands without power

Typhoon Jangmi, a severe tropical storm, battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday. The storm cut off power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The population of the city of Miyazaki on the island of Okinawa were urged to evacuate. Some 17,000 households on…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Japan’s southernmost region of Okinawa braces for Typhoon Jangmi

The tropical storm, sweeping through the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, is expected to head towards Amami Oshima island on Tuesday.

Euronews · Jun 1

4 Okinawa Longevity Secrets That Can Add Years to Your Life

The Japanese mainland, Okinawa is recognised as one amongst the “Blue Zones” of longevity. If you visit this region, you will be able to see much more older, happy individuals than youngsters. In fact, these people follow a number habits that ensure that they live long and fulfilling lives. By…

Times Life · Jan 28

Blue zones: Are global longevity hotspots a myth? New study shows where people really live longer

Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study.

Euronews · Jan 7

Jeremy O Harris released from custody in Japan three weeks after arrest on drug smuggling charges

Playwright had been detained at Okinawa airport last month after customs officials allegedly found MDMA in his bag

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Japan and China Tension: Fighter's Radar Lock on SDF Jet Sparks Scramble Amid Major Carrier Exercises

Japan protests China after fighter jets twice locked radar on SDF aircraft amid major carrier drills, escalating regional tension near Okinawa.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Japan protests after a Chinese military aircraft locks its radar on Japanese jets

Japan has protested to China after a Chinese military jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter jets near Okinawa

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

Popular American playwright arrested in Japan for allegedly smuggling drugs

In Japan, individuals convicted of drug smuggling face the prospect of multi-year prison sentences

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

American playwright Jeremy O Harris held in Japan on drug smuggling charges

Playwright detained at Okinawa airport last month after customs officials allegedly found MDMA in his bag

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025