The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

S. Korean slavery victim seeks UN justice as time runs out

Thirty years ago, South Korean Lee Yong-soo went public with her story of adduction, rape and forced prostitution by Japan’s wartime military

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

'Local' specialties on the move due to global warming

As a fruit normally found in the subtropics grows in Tokyo, peaches are cultivated in Aomori, the prefecture known as "the apple kingdom."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 20, 2022

Little upstages Barber for javelin win

Olympic finalist Mackenzie Little has beaten Tokyo javelin bronze medallist Kelsey-Lee Barber at the Melbourne Track Classic.

AAP · Mar 19, 2022

Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

Residents were cleaning their homes Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Strong quake in Japan near Fukushima causes blackout, derailment

TOKYO: A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northern Japan near Fukushima prefecture late on Wednesday, killing four and injuring dozens of people, as well as derailing a bullet train and disrupting power.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2022

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

Reuters · Mar 17, 2022

Quasi-emergency measures to end Monday

The government plans to completely end the quasi-emergency measures currently applied to Tokyo, Osaka and 16 other prefectures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections on Monday as scheduled.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 16, 2022

7.3-magnitude quake shakes eastern Japan, prompting tsunami warning

A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

France 24 · Mar 16, 2022

Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning issued near Fukushima nuclear plant after 7.3 magnitude tremor

A huge earthquake struck the city of Fukushima causing tremors that were felt as far away as Tokyo more than 180 miles away

Chronicle Live · Mar 16, 2022

Japan tsunami warning as 7.3 tremor hits Fukushima and rocks Tokyo

Two earthquakes hit Japan, with the second one being the strongest

Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2022