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Mega Quake Advisory Remains Following Strong Earthquake In Northern Japan
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NHK
Japan's Meteorological Agency is urging people along the northern Pacific coast to stay vigilant for a mega quake after a tremor led to a tsunami advisory on Friday.
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori at 11:44 a.m. at a depth of 17 kilometers.
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Japan's Meteorological Agency is urging people along the northern Pacific coast to stay vigilant for a mega quake after a tremor led to a tsunami advisory on Friday.
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori at 11:44 a.m. at a depth of 17 kilometers.
Tsunami waves ...
- 12/12 20:36
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Japan to Finalize Plan to Address Tax Revenue Gap Next Year
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NIPPON
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering finalizing details of a plan to address tax revenue gaps between Tokyo and other local governments at the end of next year, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Government and ruling coalition officials have been discus...
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering finalizing details of a plan to address tax revenue gaps between Tokyo and other local governments at the end of next year, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Government and ruling coalition officials have been discus...
- 12/12 19:54
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Bear Character Chosen as Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025
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TOKYO WEEKENDER
The announcement was made in Kyoto on Friday
‘Kuma’ Is the Official Kanji of 2025
On Friday, the official Kanji of the Year for 2025 was announced at Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto. Unsurprisingly, the top choice this year was 熊 (pronounced Kuma) meaning bear.
The character was s...
The announcement was made in Kyoto on Friday
‘Kuma’ Is the Official Kanji of 2025
On Friday, the official Kanji of the Year for 2025 was announced at Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto. Unsurprisingly, the top choice this year was 熊 (pronounced Kuma) meaning bear.
The character was s...
- 12/12 19:03
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UNESCO Adds 6 Items From Japan To Pre-Inscribed Intangible Heritage List
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KYODO NEWS
A U.N. intergovernmental committee decided Thursday to add six items submitted by Japan to three categories already inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including traditional festivals and paper-making.
Festivals from the prefectures of Ibaraki, Niigata, Shiga and Toya...
A U.N. intergovernmental committee decided Thursday to add six items submitted by Japan to three categories already inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including traditional festivals and paper-making.
Festivals from the prefectures of Ibaraki, Niigata, Shiga and Toya...
- 11/12 20:08
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Japan Lower House OKs FY 2025 Extra Budget
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NIPPON
Japan's House of Representatives on Thursday passed the government's supplementary budget bill for fiscal 2025, which will finance the first comprehensive economic policy package compiled under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
At a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of the Diet, the budg...
Japan's House of Representatives on Thursday passed the government's supplementary budget bill for fiscal 2025, which will finance the first comprehensive economic policy package compiled under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
At a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of the Diet, the budg...
- 11/12 19:42
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Japan Denies Beijing Claim That SDF Jets Locked Radar On Chinese Aircraft
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KYODO NEWS
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday dismissed China's claim that Japanese Self-Defense Forces fighter jets locked radar on Chinese aircraft in a recent incident between the nations.
Chinese J-15 aircraft locked radar on SDF jets on Saturday, according to the Japanese Defen...
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday dismissed China's claim that Japanese Self-Defense Forces fighter jets locked radar on Chinese aircraft in a recent incident between the nations.
Chinese J-15 aircraft locked radar on SDF jets on Saturday, according to the Japanese Defen...
- 10/12 19:49
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7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Injures Dozens In Japan, Triggers Tsunami Waves
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WEATHER
Japan is assessing damage from Monday's large earthquake as aftershocks continue along the country's northeast coast.
Residents along Japan's northeast coast were warned to stay alert, as aftershocks continued Tuesday in the aftermath of a major earthquake that has left at least 33 peop...
Japan is assessing damage from Monday's large earthquake as aftershocks continue along the country's northeast coast.
Residents along Japan's northeast coast were warned to stay alert, as aftershocks continued Tuesday in the aftermath of a major earthquake that has left at least 33 peop...
- 10/12 19:17
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Head Of Ex-Unification Church In Japan Steps Down
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NHK
The head of a religious group in Japan formerly known as the Unification Church has announced his resignation. The group is facing a court order to disband as it has been accused of collecting large donations and causing other problems.
Tanaka Tomihiro, the leader of the Family Federation f...
The head of a religious group in Japan formerly known as the Unification Church has announced his resignation. The group is facing a court order to disband as it has been accused of collecting large donations and causing other problems.
Tanaka Tomihiro, the leader of the Family Federation f...
- 9/12 20:36
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Indonesia Urges Nationals In Japan To Stay Alert After M7.5 Quake
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ANTARA NEWS
Indonesia’s embassy in Tokyo urged its nationals in Japan to stay calm and alert after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture late Monday, triggering brief tsunami warnings in the country’s northeast.
In a statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the Indon...
Indonesia’s embassy in Tokyo urged its nationals in Japan to stay calm and alert after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture late Monday, triggering brief tsunami warnings in the country’s northeast.
In a statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the Indon...
- 9/12 19:08
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Japan's Takaichi Eager to Legislate Maiden Name Use
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NIPPON
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday expressed eagerness to advance legislation to give legal validity to the use of maiden names.
Speaking before the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, Takaichi said she will "make necessary co...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday expressed eagerness to advance legislation to give legal validity to the use of maiden names.
Speaking before the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, Takaichi said she will "make necessary co...
- 9/12 18:44
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