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Tuna sells for $789,000, thanks to its freshness and vibrant color

In light of the recent earthquake, the buyer had mixed emotions about participating in the auction, a popular tourist attraction in Japan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2024

Toyota's Daihatsu Halts Vehicle Shipments Due to Safety Scandal

Unveiling a shocking safety scandal, Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu suspends vehicle shipments worldwide after uncovering widespread test irregularities.

Top News · Dec 20, 2023

Fears raised after Hong Kong journalist fails to return from China trip

Minnie Chan has reportedly been out of contact since travelling to Xiangshan Forum a month ago

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister forces son to resign after private party at official residence

Photos published by a magazine showed Fumio Kishida's son and his party guests posing on the building's red-carpeted stairs, imitating group photos of newly appointed cabinets.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

A strong earthquake has shaken Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan, but no tsunami warning was issued

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Siege under way in central Japan after three killed in attacks

Three people, including two police officers, have been killed in Nagano in central Japan, according to police and media reports.

The New Daily · May 25, 2023

Reports: 3 dead after attacks in central Japan; police searching for masked man with rifle and knife

Three people including two police officers have been killed in Nagano in central Japan, and a suspect with a rifle and knife is holed up inside a building

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after smoke bomb incident

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resumed campaigning on Saturday, shortly after being evacuated unharmed from the scene of an apparent “smoke bomb” blast, local media reported.

Bangkok Post · Apr 15, 2023

Debris is found during a search for a Japanese army helicopter carrying 10

A missing Black Hawk carrying 10 crew members is believed to have crashed into the sea off a southern island after objects appearing to be aircraft parts were spotted in the area, an official said.

WEKU · Apr 6, 2023

Japanese army helicopter carrying 10 missing after vanishing from radar

Japan’s coast guard says it is searching for an army helicopter carrying 10 crew members that went missing off a southern Japanese island

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023