Chinese ballistic missiles land in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone? Tokyo lodges protest with China
China likely fired missiles over Taiwan during military drills on Thursday, Japan said, part of Beijing’s biggest cross-strait exercises in decades after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the self-ruled island. The Ministry of Defense in Tokyo estimated that five ballistic missiles landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, and four of those likely flew over Taiwan. If confirmed, it would mark a major escalation as it would be the first time China has flown missiles over Taiwan itself. Watch the video for more.
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Social media tackles racism in Japan
Activists in Japan are using a novel way to tackle racism. They're using Google Maps to pinpoint xenophobic graffiti in Shin-Okubo, a part of Tokyo with a large ethnic Korean community.
Ferryboat offers escape from the hustle of daily life - The Japan News
It takes only about 50 minutes from Tokyo Station on the JR Joban Line to reach Toride Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. From there, it is about a 15-minute walk to a small pier on the Tonegawa river. This is one of the starting points for Ohori no Watashi, a ferryboat service operated by the city of Toride.
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, an official from his political party said.
Tokyo police up alert in Shibuya following Itaewon incident
Tokyo police have heightened security for Halloween festivities in the Shibuya area following the fatal crushing incident in Seoul's Itaewon district.
Japan Hosts International Naval Parade Amid Korean Tensions | TaiwanPlus News
Dozens of warships from Japan, the U.S. and their allies sailed together in the sea off Tokyo on Sunday, amid escalating tensions between South and North Korea.
Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' Covid spike - BBC News
Japan is extending a state of emergency in Tokyo and expanding it to new regions as the Olympic host faces a surge in Covid cases.
The restrictions are being imposed in areas surrounding the capital as well as in the city of Osaka.
Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga warned infections were spreading at an unprecedented rate, urging the country to watch the Games from home.
New cases are being fuelled by the more infectious Delta variant.
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Australia and Japan sign 'landmark' security agreement | 9 News Australia
Australia and Japan sign 'landmark' security agreement | 9 News Australia
Residents missing after landslide in Japan | 9 News Australia
Residents missing after landslide in Japan | 9 News Australia
Japan hit by biggest typhoon in decades - BBC News
Torrential rain and tornado-like winds are lashing large parts of Japan, as the country endures what could be its worst storm for 60 years.
The eye of Typhoon Hagibis made landfall shortly before 19:00 local time (10:00 GMT) in Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo.
More than seven million people have been urged to leave their homes amid severe flood and landslide warnings.
Train services have been halted, and more than a thousand flights grounded.
One man was killed in Chiba, east of Tokyo, when high winds flipped his car.
Tourists From Abroad Flock To Japan After Covid Restrictions Lifted
International tourists arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday morning after a daily limit on the number of visitors from overseas was ended and visa-free travel reintroduced for travelers from around 60 countries.
【X JAPAN - YOSHIKI】YOSHIKI 紅白サプライズ登場を否定「いえいえ、何もないです」|Daily News デイリーニュース|日本娛樂新聞
X JAPANのYOSHIKIが15日、都内で行われた米映画「ブライトバーン 恐怖の拡散者」の初日あいさつに登場した。
YOSHIKIはNHK紅白歌合戦に2015年から4年連続で出場し、昨年はHYDEとサラ・ブライトマンをそれぞれパートナーに、紅白両組でのステージを経験。前日14日に発表された今年の出場歌手には入っていなかったが、「去年は特別に白と紅で出していただいて。今年はサプライズで?いえいえ、何もないです」と涼しい顔を浮かべた。大みそかの過ごし方については、「今年はどうしようかな。日本にいるかもしれないし、海外にいるかも」と決めかねていた。
本作には携わっていないが、制作したハリウッドのスタジオ「Hコレクティブ」と業務提携している縁で登壇。20日に誕生日を迎えることから、キャストのジャクソン・A・ダンらにケーキと花束で祝福されて「こういう展開なのね。祝っていただいて、感謝しています」と喜んでいた。ちなみにYOSHIKIは年齢非公表を貫いている。
Ten confirmed dead from missing Japan tourist boat - BBC News
At least 10 people have been killed after a tourist boast went missing off the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, the Japan Coast Guard says.
They say the search is continuing in frigid waters for 16 others who were on board the Kazu 1 vessel.
Contact with the boat was lost after it said it was taking on water at 13:15 local time (04:15 GMT) on Saturday.
The Kazu 1 is believed to have been on a three-hour sightseeing voyage around the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Daily News in Simple Japanese (2022.5.27) 日本旅行解禁/Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists
Daily News in Simple Japanese (2022.5.27) 日本旅行解禁/Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists
South Korea retaliates after North Korea fires missile launches | USA TODAY
The U.S. Indo Pacific Command said the launches highlighted the “destabilizing impact” of North Korea’s illicit nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. The Japanese Defense Ministry said it also detected the launches and that the type of missiles used and their flight information were still being analyzed.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said its top nuclear envoy held separate phone talks with his U.S. and Japanese counterparts soon after the launches. It said the three agreed to strengthen trilateral coordination on North Korea while repeating their calls for the North to stop weapons tests and return to talks.
Since late September, North Korea has launched a barrage of missiles toward the sea in what it called simulated tests of tactical nuclear weapons systems designed to attack South Korean and U.S. targets. North Korea says its testing activities were meant to issue a warning amid a series of South Korea-U.S. military drills. But some experts say Pyongyang has also used its rivals’ drills as a chance to test new weapons systems, boost its nuclear capability and increase its leverage in future dealings with Washington and Seoul.
Typhoon Nanmadol hits south-western Japan
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida calls for 'the highest level of vigilance' needed against mudslides, flooding and overflowing rivers, as typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in south-western Japan on Sunday night.
Japan condemns further missile launch by North Korea
The Japanese government branded North Korea's missile launches ‘unacceptable,' after Pyongyang fired another potential ballistic missile that flew at an extremely low altitude of less than 31 miles and landed outside of Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
North Korea missile barrage triggers evacuation warnings in Japan • FRANCE 24 English
North Korea continued its barrage of weapons tests on Thursday, firing at least three missiles including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile that forced the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and temporarily halt trains.
Japan's former Prime Minister shot, officials say
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was apparently shot at and collapsed during a campaign speech tonight in Nara. Local 4 is told Abe was rushed to the hospital.