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Japanese PM Cancels Trip Amid 'Megaquake' Advisory

Japanese PM cancels trip to lead 'megaquake' response after Kyushu quake. Precautionary measures impact summer travelers.

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Japan's Kishida cancels Asia trip after scientists urge preparations for a possible 'megaquake'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled a planned trip to Central Asia to lead the government’s response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast

The Independent UK

Palestinians Flee As Israeli Military Intensifies Assault In Gaza

Recent events in Gaza, Syria, Japan, and Yemen highlight escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises with global implications.

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Nagasaki Marks 79Th Atomic Bombing Anniversary Amid Diplomatic Absences

Nagasaki marks 79th atomic bombing anniversary with calls for nuclear disarmament and notable diplomatic absences.

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Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary without U.S. and other ambassadors after excluding Israel

Nagasaki has marked the 79th anniversary of its atomic bombing at the end of World War II at a ceremony eclipsed by the absence of the American ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese city’s refusal to invite Israel

The Independent UK

Manchester City take Japan contingent to four with goalkeeper Yamashita

Ayaka Yamashita has become the third Japan international to sign for Manchester City this summer and the fourth in their squad

The Guardian - UK

David Sylvian's career-spanning Everything And Nothing gets first ever vinyl release

David Sylvian's Everything And Nothing features collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto, Robert Fripp and Mick Karn as well as tracks by Japan and Rain Tree Crow

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US Envoy Skips Nagasaki Memorial After Israel Snub

The US ambassador to Japan skipped a ceremony on Friday marking the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in protest at Israel not being invited.

International Business Times

Japan's Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal

Toyota is promising to strengthen oversight of its vehicle certifications so the scandal that surfaced recently over improper tests will never recur

The Independent UK

Japan PM scraps Central Asia trip after ‘megaquake’ warning

Fumio Kishida says he will remain in Japan after experts warn of higher than usual risk along Nankai Trough.

Al Jazeera

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida cancels overseas trip after country's first 'megaquake' warning

Fumio Kishida tells press conference: ‘I have decided to stay in the country for the next week or so to ensure our preparations and communications are in order’

Evening Standard

Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip after experts issue ‘megaquake’ warning

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast

The Guardian - AU

Japan 'Megaquake' Advisory After Tremor Injures Eight

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming "megaquake" after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south.

International Business Times

US Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and other diplomats will not attend Nagasaki's peace ceremony due to Israel's exclusion, sparking controversy.

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The Conversation

How do 4,500 people become 250? The stark reality of life on Japan’s rapidly depopulating Gotō Islands

Japan’s population crisis isn’t letting up, despite ongoing efforts by its government to boost fertility rates. According to data released in June, birth rates fell for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, reaching a record low.

International Business Times

Nagasaki Mayor Defends Israel Snub At A-bomb Memorial

Nagasaki's mayor said Thursday it was "unfortunate" that US and British ambassadors have refused to attend a ceremony marking the 1945 atomic bombing of the Japanese city because Israel was snubbed.

International Business Times

Anti-whaling Activist Watson Says Greenland Arrest 'Political'

US-Canadian environmental activist Paul Watson considers his detention in Greenland and Japan's extradition request to be political, his campaigning group Sea Shepherd said Thursday.

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How to grow Japanese maples in pots – the perfect statement trees for any outdoor space

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Jamaica Fails To Qualify For Men's 4X100m Relay Final

Jamaica misses men's 4x100m relay final; Japan and Italy qualify as fastest losers.

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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kyushu Island, Triggers Tsunami Advisory

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Japan's Kyushu island triggers tsunami advisory. No major damage reported.

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Tsunami alert as powerful quake hits western Japan

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 struck off southern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning.

The Independent UK

A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory

Evening Standard

Tsunami warning lifted after Japan hit with powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake

The quake struck off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu

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Netflix And Toho Studios To Remake Japanese Sci-Fi Classic

Netflix and Toho Studios team up for a modern retelling of 'The Human Vapor' with cutting-edge visuals and a Korean-Japanese creative touch.

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US Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

US Ambassador to Japan skips Nagasaki peace ceremony due to Israel's exclusion. Diplomats express concerns over the decision. Hiroshima invited Israeli amb...

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