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Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy

  • May 22
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Japan records bigger exports and imports in April, despite oil supply concerns

  • May 20
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Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo

More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping area

  • May 25
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US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid 'shoot and scoot' drill

  • May 20
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2 suspects identified in stunt at enclosure of viral monkey Punch

  • May 19

Japanese zoo says viral monkey Punch safe after 2 people broke into enclosure

  • May 19

Japan's economy expands at a 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

  • May 18

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

  • May 13

Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

  • May 13

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7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, USGS says

  • Apr 20
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  • Mar 19
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Trump compares US strike on Iran to Pearl Harbor

  • Mar 19
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This Black-owned bakery in Japan has been in business for over 30 years

  • Mar 25, 2025
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  • Dec 31, 2025
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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake triggers tsunami warnings, mass evacuations in Japan

  • Dec 8, 2025
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7.6 magnitude earthquake hits 50 miles off the coast of Japan

  • Dec 8, 2025
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  • Dec 8, 2025
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Japan earthquake rocks fish tanks

  • Dec 8, 2025
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Trump compares US Iran strike to Pearl Harbor 'surprise' in meeting with Japan's PM

His comparison drew gasps from some in the Oval Office.

  • Mar 19

North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles toward sea, Japan and South Korea say

The missiles were fired from the Pyongyang area at about 4 p.m., Japan said.

  • Jan 27

6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued

The earthquake's epicentre was located in Shimane Prefecture.

  • Jan 5
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Japan warning its citizens to use precautions in China

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the dispute between Asia's two largest economies.

  • Nov 18, 2025

Tsunami advisory issued as strong earthquake strikes off Japanese coast

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday off Yamada, Japan, the USGS said.

  • Nov 9, 2025