Crime
Typhoon Dujuan Triggers Record Rainfall, Evacuations in Japan
Typhoon Dujuan brings record rain to Japan, forcing over 74,000 to evacuate in Tokyo amid landslide and flood warnings.
Tag: Japan
Conflict
Japan’s Northern Fishing Town Navigates Russian Island Dispute
Nemuro, a Japanese fishing town, balances trade with Russia against its nation's fight to reclaim WWII-seized islands.
News
Okinawa Elects Conservative Governor Amid China Security Concerns
Okinawa has elected Genta Koja as its next governor, signaling a win for Japan's hawkish prime minister amid rising China concerns.
Culture
Japanese Community Attempts Monumental Castle Relocation by Hand
Thousands of Japanese residents are using ancient 'hikiya' methods to manually relocate Hirosaki Castle, showcasing a remarkable community effort.
Business
Japan’s Cities Vie for Status as Tokyo’s Potential Backup Capital
Japanese cities like Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo are actively competing to be designated as a potential backup capital to Tokyo.
Disasters
Earthquake Response Diverges: Japan and Venezuela Navigate Disaster Differently
Venezuela and Japan's earthquake responses highlight differing capacities and approaches to disaster management, influenced by economic, infrastructural, and societal factors.
Disasters
Japan’s Quake Resilience: Lessons from Kumamoto’s Resilient Infrastructure
Japan's Kumamoto prefecture showcases advanced quake-proof infrastructure that helped avert major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake.
International
Putin’s Kuril Islands Visit Sparks Japanese Ire Over WWII Territorial Dispute
Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, seized from Japan in WWII, escalates a long-standing territorial dispute and draws sharp criticism from Tokyo.
Disasters
Japan’s Earthquake Preparedness: Lessons from Kumamoto’s Resilience
Kumamoto, Japan, has significantly improved its earthquake preparedness with resilient buildings and community search and rescue training.
News
Robots Tackle Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farms Amidst Bear Threats
Robots are being deployed in Japan's northern cherry blossom farms to assist aging farmers and deter bears, offering a technological solution to demographic challenges.