The Latest Breaking News from NHK

Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara.

Eight were stabbed and seven attacked with a substance believed to be bleach at the factory in Japan

The warning covers approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometres) from Chiba to Hokkaido

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering 3m tsunami warnings. Authorities have evacuated thousands while emergency teams assess damage and injuries across the affected region.

Nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said.

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Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a diplomatic row over Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan

A fast-rising petition in Japan opposes Aespa's New Year's Eve appearance, citing past controversy involving Ningning and rising Japan-China tensions.

The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled.