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A magnitude 7.1 quake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, registering the highest intensity of 7 on the Japanese scale in some areas. A tsunami advisory has been issued for the coasts of the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. Visit for more.

A magnitude 7.1 quake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, registering the highest intensity of 7 on the Japanese scale in some areas. A tsunami advisory has been issued for the coasts of the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. Visit for more.

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Blast at shopping mall in Kumamoto after quake An explosion occurred at Aeon Mall Kumamoto on July 28, causing the second floor to collapse and trapping multiple people inside, according to fire officials. For updates:

Blast at shopping mall in Kumamoto after quake An explosion occurred at Aeon Mall Kumamoto on July 28, causing the second floor to collapse and trapping multiple people inside, according to fire officials. For updates:

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M5.9 quake strikes near Okinawa’s main island More news:

M5.9 quake strikes near Okinawa’s main island More news:

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The harvesting of early-season peaches has begun in the northeastern prefecture of Fukushima, one of Japan’s top peach-growing regions. More on Japan:

The harvesting of early-season peaches has begun in the northeastern prefecture of Fukushima, one of Japan’s top peach-growing regions. More on Japan:

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It’s only May, but heatstroke cases are already surging in Japan Authorities in Japan say more than 1,000 people have been hospitalized with heatstroke in the space of a week. One elderly woman died. More news:

It’s only May, but heatstroke cases are already surging in Japan Authorities in Japan say more than 1,000 people have been hospitalized with heatstroke in the space of a week. One elderly woman died. More news:

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Mount Fuji dons winter cap in first snowfall of the season The summit of Japan's highest peak is cloaked in snow for the first time this season. Weather officials say the snowcap arrived on Thursday morning, 21 days later than average.

Mount Fuji dons winter cap in first snowfall of the season The summit of Japan's highest peak is cloaked in snow for the first time this season. Weather officials say the snowcap arrived on Thursday morning, 21 days later than average.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 6.9 quake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture and had an intensity of upper 6 on the Japanese scale of zero to 7 in the hardest-hit areas in the hardest-hit areas of Aomori Prefecture.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 6.9 quake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture and had an intensity of upper 6 on the Japanese scale of zero to 7 in the hardest-hit areas in the hardest-hit areas of Aomori Prefecture.

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Japan quake damage seen from the air Kumamoto fire and police services are assessing damage from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on July 28. Visit our website for updates:

Japan quake damage seen from the air Kumamoto fire and police services are assessing damage from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on July 28. Visit our website for updates:

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Japan hires overseas bus drivers amid labor pinch Bus companies across Japan are hiring foreign workers to make up a massive upcoming driver shortfall. One woman from Indonesia is determined to succeed. For more :

Japan hires overseas bus drivers amid labor pinch Bus companies across Japan are hiring foreign workers to make up a massive upcoming driver shortfall. One woman from Indonesia is determined to succeed. For more :

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Shinkansen launches 'Supreme Class' Japan's Shinkansen operators have revealed prices and designs for their new, luxurious private compartments. More on Japan:

Shinkansen launches 'Supreme Class' Japan's Shinkansen operators have revealed prices and designs for their new, luxurious private compartments. More on Japan:

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Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and President Lee Jae Myung found harmony after a summit through a drum session. Lee once told Takaichi drumming was a long-held dream. More about the Japan-South Korea summit:

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and President Lee Jae Myung found harmony after a summit through a drum session. Lee once told Takaichi drumming was a long-held dream. More about the Japan-South Korea summit:

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Tokyo train lines suspended after power outage.

Tokyo train lines suspended after power outage.

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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday at 16:53 p.m. A tsunami warning and advisory are in effect. For updates, visit:

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday at 16:53 p.m. A tsunami warning and advisory are in effect. For updates, visit:

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July 1 marks the start of climbing season on Mount Fuji. Before the first hikers set off each year, locals, priests and climbers get together for a ceremony to pray for their safety. More on Japan:

July 1 marks the start of climbing season on Mount Fuji. Before the first hikers set off each year, locals, priests and climbers get together for a ceremony to pray for their safety. More on Japan:

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A family of spot-billed ducks gets a little help from police officers in Kanazawa to cross a road safely. More on Japan:

A family of spot-billed ducks gets a little help from police officers in Kanazawa to cross a road safely. More on Japan:

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The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 5.6 quake occurred in Yamanashi Prefecture at 10:29 PM. It measured an intensity of lower 6 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 in the hardest-hit areas.The agency says there is no threat of tsunami. visit:

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 5.6 quake occurred in Yamanashi Prefecture at 10:29 PM. It measured an intensity of lower 6 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 in the hardest-hit areas.The agency says there is no threat of tsunami. visit:

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People in Japan are commemorating 81 years since the end of World War Two. August 15 was the day in 1945 when the public heard the Emperor announce the country's surrender.

People in Japan are commemorating 81 years since the end of World War Two. August 15 was the day in 1945 when the public heard the Emperor announce the country's surrender.

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Osaka's latest pop-up is... a giant sewer pipe? People in Osaka got a shock when a 13-meter section of a huge sewer pipe burst straight up out of the ground, taking sections of the road with it.

Osaka's latest pop-up is... a giant sewer pipe? People in Osaka got a shock when a 13-meter section of a huge sewer pipe burst straight up out of the ground, taking sections of the road with it.

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Rainbow flags waved as some 15,000 people marched in Tokyo’s Pride Parade in the Shibuya district on June 7. Amid the cheers and celebration were calls for greater understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and improved human rights.

Rainbow flags waved as some 15,000 people marched in Tokyo’s Pride Parade in the Shibuya district on June 7. Amid the cheers and celebration were calls for greater understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and improved human rights.

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Shibuya Ward, one of Tokyo’s most popular places, has decided to slap fines on litterbugs to stop the persistent problem of people tossing their trash in the street. Visit for more news.

Shibuya Ward, one of Tokyo’s most popular places, has decided to slap fines on litterbugs to stop the persistent problem of people tossing their trash in the street. Visit for more news.

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At 2:46 pm on March 11, 2026, people paused to remember the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake. 15 years ago, the quake triggered tsunami and a triple meltdown at a nuclear power plant. 19,711 people were killed and 2,519 remain missing.

At 2:46 pm on March 11, 2026, people paused to remember the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake. 15 years ago, the quake triggered tsunami and a triple meltdown at a nuclear power plant. 19,711 people were killed and 2,519 remain missing.

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A centuries-old tradition in snowy Niigata Prefecture sees newlywed husbands hurled down a five-meter slope. Once a rowdy village greeting, it is now a warm celebration of marriage that brings the whole community together. Visit for other videos.

A centuries-old tradition in snowy Niigata Prefecture sees newlywed husbands hurled down a five-meter slope. Once a rowdy village greeting, it is now a warm celebration of marriage that brings the whole community together. Visit for other videos.

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Japan's cutest fish is just 1cm long A tiny fish no bigger than a fingernail draws divers to Japan’s Hyogo coast each spring. The rare Cherry Blossom Lumpfish appears only briefly, and is under threat as the seaweed it depends on disappears. For more:

Japan's cutest fish is just 1cm long A tiny fish no bigger than a fingernail draws divers to Japan’s Hyogo coast each spring. The rare Cherry Blossom Lumpfish appears only briefly, and is under threat as the seaweed it depends on disappears. For more:

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Bestselling Japanese mystery novelist Higashino Keigo has died at the age of 68 from cancer. Famous for his mystery novels and "Detective Galileo" series, Higashino has won several major literary prizes and has garnered a global fanbase. For other videos:

Bestselling Japanese mystery novelist Higashino Keigo has died at the age of 68 from cancer. Famous for his mystery novels and "Detective Galileo" series, Higashino has won several major literary prizes and has garnered a global fanbase. For other videos:

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Japanese weather officials have declared Tokyo's cherry blossom season has begun. They checked the benchmark cherry tree on March 19 and found 61 flowers, marking the start of the season.

Japanese weather officials have declared Tokyo's cherry blossom season has begun. They checked the benchmark cherry tree on March 19 and found 61 flowers, marking the start of the season.

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Severe tropical storm Jangmi is wreaking havoc in southwest Japan, causing injuries and leaving thousands without electricity. It is expected to approach eastern Japan on Wednesday. For more:

Severe tropical storm Jangmi is wreaking havoc in southwest Japan, causing injuries and leaving thousands without electricity. It is expected to approach eastern Japan on Wednesday. For more:

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