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7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s northern coastThe quake — off the eastern coast of the Iwate prefecture — had a magnitude of 7.2, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.WorldJun 25
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Popular Japanese snack brand turns to monochrome packaging over Iran warCalbee, which has the largest share of Japan's domestic snack market, said the move was aimed at maintaining stable shipments amid supply disruptions.TrendingMay 12
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Japan zoo worker allegedly admits to throwing wife’s body into animal incineratorPolice arrested 33-year-old employee Suzuki Tatsuya after investigators discovered what appeared to be human body parts in the zoo's incinerator.TrendingMay 1
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7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, tsunami alert liftedOfficials said there was a one per cent chance for a mega-quake, compared to a 0.1 per cent chance during normal times, in the next week or so following the powerful quakeWorldApr 20
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Canada and Japan sign partnership deal on defence, energy, tradeCarney met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, citing where the two countries want to collaborate, from cyber policy to Arctic security and addressing climate change.CanadaMar 6
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Man who killed former Japanese prime minister sentenced to life in prisonTetsuya Yamagami, 45, earlier admitted to killing Abe in July 2022 as the former prime minister was giving a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.CrimeJan 21
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15 injured in stabbing at chemical plant in Japan, arrests madeEight people were taken to hospitals after being stabbed by the man with a knife at a factory of the tiremaker Yokohama Rubber Co. in the city of Mishima.CrimeDec 26, 2025
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Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attackThe victim was walking about 200 metres ahead of a friend near an area known as the '560-meter rocky peak,' when the friend heard a cry for help.TrendingDec 12, 2025
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Man attacked by bear outside public toilet in busy Japanese cityThe building where the bear attack occurred is centrally located, close to homes and restaurants, and only 1 kilometre from city hall.TrendingNov 28, 2025
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Spike in suspected bear attacks leaves multiple people dead in JapanReports of bear attacks in Japan, including in residential neighbourhoods, have become more common in recent years.TrendingOct 14, 2025
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