World Nov 11 Russian ambassador blames Japan for strained relations between other countries Russia's ambassador to Tokyo has blamed Japan for straining relations between the countries by imposing sanctions on Moscow over its war with Ukraine.
Health Mar 20 Olympic flame lands in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Games It signified a small, symbolic victory for the IOC and local organizers, who maintain the Tokyo Olympics will open on July 24 amid a chorus of doubters who believe they should be postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
World Sep 06 Big quake hits northern Japan, leaving 9 dead, 30 missing In the town of Atsuma, where entire hillsides collapsed, rescuers used small backhoes and shovels to search for survivors under the tons of earth that tumbled down steep mountainsides.
World Jul 09 Rescuers search for dozens still missing after Japan floods Rescuers in southwestern Japan dug up more bodies Monday as they searched for dozens still missing after heavy rains caused severe flooding and left residents to return to their homes unsure where to start the cleanup.