World Jun 04 Japananese octogenarian becomes oldest person to sail solo across Pacific Kenichi Horie arrived in the Kii Strait off Japan’s western coast, completing his trans-Pacific voyage in 69 days after leaving a yacht harbor in San Francisco in March.
World May 15 Okinawa marks 50 years of end to U.S. rule amid protests The U.S. military kept its troop presence on the island group for 20 years longer than most of Japan, until 1972, due to Okinawa’s strategic importance for Pacific security to deter Russia and communism.
World May 04 North Korea fires another ballistic missile as tensions rise The launch comes days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear arsenal and threatened to use them against rivals.
World Apr 24 10 found dead after Japan tour boat with 26 aboard sinks The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking. The location, near the Kashuni Waterfall, is known as a difficult place to maneuver boats because of its…
World Apr 23 Tour boat with 26 people aboard is missing in frigid Japan waters after distress call that it was sinking No survivors have been found after more than 10 hours of intense search involving six patrol boats, five aircraft and divers. The coast guard said it will continue the search through the night.
World Apr 08 Japan announces expulsion of 8 Russian officials, imposes new sanctions Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Moscow must be held accountable for "war crimes" in Ukraine. He says Japan will also ban imports of Russian lumber, vodka and other goods, and will prohibit new Japanese investment in Russia.
World Mar 24 In power play, North Korea fires test missile; U.S., Japan condemn actions The launch, which extended North Korea’s barrage of weapons tests this year, came after the U.S. and South Korean militaries said the country was preparing a flight of a new large ICBM first unveiled in October 2020.
World Mar 16 Tsunami alert issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Japan’s north coast A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.
World Jan 30 North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017 North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since President Joe Biden took office, as it revives its old playbook in brinkmanship to wrest concessions from Washington and neighbors amid a prolonged…
World Jan 21 Biden has first formal talks with Japanese PM Kishida to discuss North Korea and China concerns President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have held their first formal talks as they face fresh concerns about North Korea's nuclear program and China's growing military assertiveness.