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Typhoon Nari Makes Landfall On Japan's Hokkaido
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NEWS AZ
Typhoon Nari struck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, marking the first landfall of a typhoon on the region since 2016.
The storm, which weakened to a tropical storm after landfall, hit near Cape Erimo at the southern tip of Hokkaido around 2 a.m., according to the Japan ...
Typhoon Nari struck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, marking the first landfall of a typhoon on the region since 2016.
The storm, which weakened to a tropical storm after landfall, hit near Cape Erimo at the southern tip of Hokkaido around 2 a.m., according to the Japan ...
- 15/7 20:05
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Heavy Rain, Soaring Temperatures Forecast For Wide Areas Of Japan
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NHK
A tropical depression in the East China Sea is forecast to approach the Kyushu region in southwest Japan toward Monday, bringing intense rainfall mainly to western Japan.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says warm, moist air is flowing from the south into the system, which is heading east. R...
A tropical depression in the East China Sea is forecast to approach the Kyushu region in southwest Japan toward Monday, bringing intense rainfall mainly to western Japan.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says warm, moist air is flowing from the south into the system, which is heading east. R...
- 13/7 20:53
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Another Quake Rocks Islands In Southwestern Japan
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NHK
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck in waters off Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan.
Meteorological Agency officials say the quake occurred near the Tokara Islands at a depth of 19 kilometers but there is no threat of tsunami.
The quake struck at about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. On Aku...
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck in waters off Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan.
Meteorological Agency officials say the quake occurred near the Tokara Islands at a depth of 19 kilometers but there is no threat of tsunami.
The quake struck at about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. On Aku...
- 5/7 20:44
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Jars Tokara Islands Amid Flurry Of Seismic Activity
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JAPAN TIMES
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture at 4:13 p.m. Thursday, according to the Meteorological Agency.
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The strongest shaking was ...
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture at 4:13 p.m. Thursday, according to the Meteorological Agency.
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The strongest shaking was ...
- 3/7 20:48
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Scorching Heat Grips Much Of Japan, Expected To Continue On Sunday
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NHK
Much of Japan was gripped by sweltering heat on Saturday, with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius or higher especially in western parts of the country.
The hot weather is expected to continue on Sunday, prompting warnings of heatstroke.
The Meteorological Agency says a high ...
Much of Japan was gripped by sweltering heat on Saturday, with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius or higher especially in western parts of the country.
The hot weather is expected to continue on Sunday, prompting warnings of heatstroke.
The Meteorological Agency says a high ...
- 28/6 20:21
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Highs Exceed 35 C for 3 Consecutive Days; Tajimi, Gifu Pref., Tops List with High of 37.6 C
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JAPAN NEWS
A high pressure system remained in place over Japan on Wednesday, causing a third consecutive day of severe heat, with temperatures in some areas peaking above 35 C.
The highest temperatures were recorded mainly in the Tokai region, with Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, topping Wednesday’s l...
A high pressure system remained in place over Japan on Wednesday, causing a third consecutive day of severe heat, with temperatures in some areas peaking above 35 C.
The highest temperatures were recorded mainly in the Tokai region, with Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, topping Wednesday’s l...
- 18/6 19:16
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Mercury Rises To Mid-Summer Levels In Wide Areas Of Japan
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NHK
Extremely hot weather hit wide areas in Japan from the Kyushu to Hokuriku regions on Monday. Weather officials say people should continue to stay alert for heatstroke on Tuesday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said temperatures rose across the nation on Monday as warm air moved in under th...
Extremely hot weather hit wide areas in Japan from the Kyushu to Hokuriku regions on Monday. Weather officials say people should continue to stay alert for heatstroke on Tuesday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said temperatures rose across the nation on Monday as warm air moved in under th...
- 17/6 08:17
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Japan Adopts 20-T.-Yen Anti-Disaster Program
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NIPPON
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gave the greenlight Friday to the government's new five-year anti-disaster program worth over 20 trillion yen, about 5 trillion yen larger than the current one.
The fiscal 2026-2030 program, starting next April, focuses on rebuilding ...
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gave the greenlight Friday to the government's new five-year anti-disaster program worth over 20 trillion yen, about 5 trillion yen larger than the current one.
The fiscal 2026-2030 program, starting next April, focuses on rebuilding ...
- June 6, 2025
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Final Day Of Outdoor Display Of Pandas At Japanese Zoo Before Transfer To China
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NHK
Visitors flocked to a theme park in western Japan on Sunday for the last opportunity to get an up-close look at four giant pandas that are set to be transferred to China.
The four female pandas at the park in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, are scheduled to be sent to Chin...
Visitors flocked to a theme park in western Japan on Sunday for the last opportunity to get an up-close look at four giant pandas that are set to be transferred to China.
The four female pandas at the park in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, are scheduled to be sent to Chin...
- May 25, 2025
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Japan To Give $6m In Emergency Aid To Quake-Hit Myanmar
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UCA NEWS
Tokyo has also sent a 32-member Japan Disaster Relief Medical Team to Yangon to aid humanitarian efforts
Japan will provide US$6 million in emergency aid to assist victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, its government said.
The details of the aid will be coordinated with relevant...
Tokyo has also sent a 32-member Japan Disaster Relief Medical Team to Yangon to aid humanitarian efforts
Japan will provide US$6 million in emergency aid to assist victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, its government said.
The details of the aid will be coordinated with relevant...
- April 4, 2025
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