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Japan Alerts Okinawa Residents Of North Korea Missile Launch

Japan issues alert after detecting possible North Korea missile launch near Okinawa island, urging residents to seek shelter. Ongoing tensions in the regio...

Top News · May 27, 2024

North Korea Launches Missile, Japan Alerts Okinawa Residents

North Korea's missile launch into the sea raises regional security concerns. Stay updated on the situation.

Top News · May 27, 2024

Britain's 'most expensive cup of coffee' being sold for eye-watering £265 at Mayfair bar

Speciality coffee bar Shot sourced the drink from the Japanese island of Okinawa

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2024

Flights Suspended In Japan Due To Tsunami Warnings

Japan Airlines suspends flights to Okinawa and Kagoshima regions in response to tsunami warnings, ensuring passenger and crew safety.

Top News · Apr 3, 2024

Taiwan earthquake: search for survivors continues into night after nine people killed in quake – as it happened

More than 100 people still trapped around Hualien; fatalities include three hikers and a van driver

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024

At least nine dead, hundreds injured after Taiwan hit by strong earthquake

Taiwan authorities report deaths in Hualien County, including three hikers, and say more than 900 were injured.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

A family found centuries-old Japanese art stolen during WWII in their attic

Troves of artifacts were stolen from Japan during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Over 20 pieces of looted items were found in the attic of a Massachusetts home.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2024

FBI returns 22 looted artifacts to Japan after discovery in Massachusetts attic

Investigation of items that were stolen during the Okinawa battle began after family discovered them in late father’s belongings

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2024

Why Japan is the ultimate destination for 2024

Japan is never a bad idea. From the tropical islands of Okinawa to the temples of Kyoto and Tokyo's world-leading hotel scene, Alicia Miller has your guide

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2024

Japan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa despite local opposition

Japanese authorities have resumed landfill work at the planned new site of the U.S. military base on Okinawa despite protests by island residents that it tramples on their rights

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024