Mari Yamaguchi

Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu.

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Japan’s first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?

August 14, 2024 at 9:35 p.m.

Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island...

Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.

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Akira Toriyama dies: “Dragon Ball” creator was 68

March 8, 2024 at 7:15 a.m.

Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling Dragon Ball and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, his studio said Friday. He was 68.

A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents were advised to evacuate.

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Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, triggering evacuation

July 24, 2022 at 8:54 a.m.

A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents...

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Japanese say final goodbye to assassinated former leader Abe

July 12, 2022 at 10:13 a.m.

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as his funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination shocked the...

TOKYO (AP) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech — an attack that stunned a nation with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere.

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Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech

July 8, 2022 at 10:12 p.m.

TOKYO (AP) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered...

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Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

June 20, 2022 at 9:35 a.m.

A Japanese court ruled Monday that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to...

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Biden’s first formal talks with Japanese prime minister Kishida touch on China, nuclear weapons

January 21, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday used their first formal meeting to discuss concerns about China's growing military assertiveness that's spurring increasing disquiet in the...

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WHO warns that new virus variant poses “very high” risk

November 29, 2021 at 4:01 p.m.

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could...

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Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner, loses royal status

October 25, 2021 at 10:55 p.m.

Japanese Princess Mako married a commoner and lost her royal status Tuesday in a union that has split public opinion and was delayed more than three years by a financial...

Mongolian-born grand champion Hakuho throws Georgian ...

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Hakuho, Japanese sumo great, retiring at age 36

September 27, 2021 at 7:15 a.m.

Sumo great Hakuho is retiring at the age of 36, marking the end of an era in Japanese traditional sport.

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