Full-scale land reclamation in Henoko for U.S. base begins
The Defense Ministry on Aug. 20 began driving piles to solidify the soft seabed in Oura Bay on the north side of Henoko for ...
Screen blocking scenic view of Mt. Fuji removed, perhaps for good
Local authorities have removed a screen blocking an iconic view of Mount Fuji hovering over a convenience store here ...
NHK apologizes for on-air claim on ownership of Senkaku Islands
Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK) apologized after its Chinese news presenter said on the air that the disputed Senkaku Islands ...
North Korean soldier defects to the South, Yonhap reports
SEOUL--A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea early on Tuesday crossing the militarized border in the eastern part of ...
Taiwan shows off missile firepower on rare trip to sensitive test site
Taiwan showed off its missile firepower on Tuesday, launching a battery of surface-to-air missiles in front of reporters ...
Second foreign national drowns in western Tokyo river in August
A Vietnamese man died after being swept away at a river junction in western Tokyo on Aug. 19, the second foreign national to ...
Linguists rush to preserve rare dialect on remote Kagoshima isle
The dominance of standard Japanese in colloquial speech across the archipelago has obvious advantages. But it comes at the ...
High-speed RIB ride debuts on Awajishima before Expo
For a limited time, daredevils can take a high-speed thrill ride off the coast of Awajishima island in a special vessel.
Panel Discussion: Protecting the Earth's Future―What You Can Do to Combat Climate Change
Participants of the panel discussion in the Asahi World Forum 2024, “Protecting the Earth's Future―What You Can Do to Combat ...
Visit by new Vietnam leader to China reflects key relationship, even as it builds ties with U.S.
BEIJING--Vietnam’s new leader To Lam is making China the destination for his first overseas visit, signaling the continuing ...
Double earthquake puts Ibaraki on alert for more shaking
Two earthquakes rocked Ibaraki Prefecture and surrounding areas early on Aug. 19, prompting authorities to warn residents to ...
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6 die on Mt. Fuji in first month of season, topping last year’s total
Six people have died on Mount Fuji in just the first month of the climbing season, already exceeding the total number of fatalities last season. Two climbers died on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of ...