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Nihon M&A Center Reports Strong Q1 FY2026 Growth
The Japanese investment firm saw ordinary profit surge 63.8% due to an increase in transaction closures.
culture
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Directs Period Mystery 'The Samurai and the Prisoner'
The film trades traditional swordplay for psychological warfare within a 16th-century Japanese castle.
world
NTT Docomo Financial to Sell Banking Functions to Regional Partners
The company aims to expand its customer base by partnering with regional banks and transportation businesses in Japan.
business
Japan Tobacco Reports Revenue of ¥1,986.07B
The company updated its full-year outlook alongside reporting a GAAP EPS of ¥243.22.
world
Death Toll Rises After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kumamoto
Rescue teams search rubble in southwestern Japan as a severe heatwave threatens evacuees
business
Tokyo Electron Limited Reports ¥732.39B Revenue in Fiscal Update
The semiconductor equipment maker updated its full-year outlook following the release of its latest GAAP earnings results.
world
At least 14 dead after powerful earthquake hits Kumamoto
Rescue operations are underway in southern Japan after a magnitude 6.8 to 7.1 quake caused building collapses and casualties.
world
Death Toll Rises After Magnitude-7.1 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto
Search and rescue operations continue in southwestern Japan after a powerful quake killed up to 30 people.
tech
Tokyo AI Matchmaking App Facilitates 265 Marriages
The city government is using artificial intelligence to combat Japan's declining birth rate through a specialized dating platform.
world
Magnitude-7.1 Earthquake Kills 28 in Kumamoto, Japan
Search and rescue operations are underway in Kumamoto Prefecture following a powerful tectonic event that caused widespread building collapses.
world
Flights from Korea to Japan Continue After Kyushu Earthquake
Incheon International Airport operations remain normal as airlines and travel agencies report no safety issues for travelers.
world
Japan PM Proposes Temporary Food Tax Cut to 1%
Prime Minister Takashi Sae directs LDP officials to reduce consumption tax on food for two years to bridge gap until benefit systems launch.
world
Japan Removes Budget Caps for AI and Semiconductor Investment
Prime Minister Takaichi approves 'Strong and Rich Japan' framework to accelerate high-growth sector funding for FY2027.
world
Japan reports 28 deaths after Kumamoto earthquake
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said deaths include cases currently under investigation for disaster-related causes.
world
Japan Rescue Teams Search for Survivors After Powerful Earthquake
Search efforts continue in Kumamoto prefecture after a quake killed up to 18 people and triggered more than 100 aftershocks.
world
Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Japan; 13 Dead
A seismic event on July 28 caused significant structural collapse at an Aeon Mall and prompted tsunami warnings.
world
Japan Warns of Further Major Quakes After Kumamoto Event
Government experts report 87-centimeter crustal shift and 30-kilometer fault rupture following a magnitude 7 quake.
world
Most Japanese School Gyms Lack Air Conditioning as Shelters
New data shows approximately 70% of public school gymnasiums and martial arts halls lack cooling equipment for disaster evacuees.
world
Japan PM Takashi Seeks to Cut Food Consumption Tax to 1%
Prime Minister Takashi directed the Liberal Democratic Party to consolidate views on a tax reduction to combat high food prices.
world
Japan Social Security Spending Hits 138 Trillion Yen in FY 2024
Spending reached its second-highest level on record, rising for the first time in three years due to higher pension costs.
world
Meiji Yasuda Life to Raise Retirement Age to 70
The Japanese insurer will maintain pre-retirement pay and flexible hours, a first for a major financial institution.
world
ispace to attempt moon landing using all-Japanese technology
The space startup will launch its Ultra lunar lander on the H3 rocket in 2028 to demonstrate domestic capabilities.
world
Explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto Leaves Multiple Dead After Earthquake
A powerful earthquake triggered a gas line rupture and building collapse at a Japanese shopping center, contributing to a rising death toll.
world
Rescue Operations Continue in Southern Japan After Earthquake
At least 14 people died and thousands lost power following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the region.
world
South Korea Records Temperatures Above 40 Degrees Celsius in Yangsan
Extreme heat in Gyeongsangnam-do coincides with ongoing aftershocks in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture.
world
Major Japanese Companies Halt Operations After Kumamoto Earthquake
Toyota, Suntory, and several semiconductor manufacturers suspend plant activities to assess safety and damage.
world
Nikkei Average Volatile Amid Semiconductor Supply Concerns
Tokyo stocks show mixed trading as investors weigh earthquake damage against Middle East tensions and oil futures.
world
Japan Predicts Record Low Pacific Saury Arrival for 2026
Fisheries Agency forecasts arrival levels to drop below half of last year's volume, the lowest since 2003.
world
Japanese Rescue Teams Search for Survivors After Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake
At least 13 people died and dozens were injured following a powerful quake in southwestern Japan.
world
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto Prefecture
Japan Meteorological Agency reports no tsunami risk after early morning quake in the Yatsushiro area.
world
Japan Experts Warn of Larger Future Quakes After Kumamoto Earthquake
Government researchers say incomplete fault ruptures from previous events could trigger more powerful seismic activity.
world
Rescuers Search for Survivors After Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto
At least 13 people died and thousands were displaced after a powerful quake struck southern Japan on Tuesday.
world
Japan Earthquake Kills at Least 18, Triggers Mall Explosion
A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, causing structural collapses and a deadly blast at an Aeon Mall.
world
Rescue Teams Search Collapsed Mall After Japan Earthquake
Emergency crews in Kashima city seek survivors following a 7.1-magnitude quake that left at least 13 to 18 people dead.
world
Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan
At least 14 people died after a powerful quake struck the island of Kyushu near Kumamoto on Tuesday.
world
Police Footage Shows Devastation Inside Kumamoto Mall After Earthquake
A magnitude-7.1 quake triggered a gas explosion and structural collapse at an Aeon Mall in Japan.
world
US Demand Drives Record High Prices for Japanese Matcha
Surging popularity in American cafes and online trends are straining Japan's production capacity and creating tea shortages.
world
At least 18 dead after powerful earthquake hits southwestern Japan
Residents in Kumamoto prefecture recall the trauma of a 2016 disaster as authorities search for survivors.
world
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan
The quake caused building damage, power outages, and the suspension of flights and trains in southern Japan.
world
At least 13 dead after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
Rescue teams search for survivors in Kumamoto prefecture after powerful quake collapses buildings and cuts power to thousands
world
At least 18 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan
Rescue workers race to find survivors in Kumamoto Prefecture following a quake with a magnitude as high as 7.1.
world
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan
At least 50 people were injured after a shopping mall partially collapsed in Kashima city following the quake.
world
Power and Water Outages Delay Shelters After Magnitude-7 Japan Quake
Residents of Hikawa-cho face extreme heat and home destruction as infrastructure repairs slow emergency response.
world
Japan Earthquake Causes Mall Collapse in Kumamoto
At least 13 people died and several workers remain missing after a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday.
world
Death Toll Rises After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kumamoto
Rescue teams and thousands of military personnel search for survivors in southwestern Japan following the collapse of buildings.
world
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Mall Collapse in Kumamoto
At least 18 people died and more than 100 were injured after a shopping mall partially collapsed and exploded in southern Japan.
world
Tagesschau Reports on German Political Shifts and Global Crises
The simple-language broadcast covers new government ministers, BMW job cuts, and deadly natural disasters in Japan and Europe.
world
Cat Senses Magnitude-7.1 Earthquake in Japan
Pet camera footage shows a cat bolting from its bed seconds before a powerful tremor hit Kumamoto.
world
Rescue Operations Underway at Collapsed Japan Shopping Mall
At least 13 people are dead and dozens remain missing after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto.
world
Paper Mill Smokestack Collapses After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan
Strong shaking near the epicenter in Kumamoto knocked over a massive industrial structure.
world
Smokestack Collapses After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
A paper mill structure toppled near the epicenter in Kumamoto Prefecture as death tolls rise following the quake.
business
Japanese Firm YKK Sells 10 Billion Zippers Annually
The fastener giant maintains global dominance through strict manufacturing controls and a strategy of worldwide expansion.
world
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan
The quake killed at least 13 people and damaged the historic 17th-century Kumamoto Castle walls.
world
Taiwan Fencers Target First Asian Games Medal in Japan
The men's épée team returns to the Asian Games for the first time in 36 years ahead of the September 2026 competition.
world
Magnitude-7.1 Japan Earthquake Felt in South Korea
Tremor in Kumamoto Prefecture triggered 800 shaking reports in southern Korea and raised concerns over the Nankai subduction zone.
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Earthquake causes collapses and gas explosion in Kumamoto
Houses were destroyed and stone walls at Kumamoto Castle crumbled following strong seismic shaking in Japan.
world
Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 to 4.3 earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Wednesday with no tsunami warnings issued.
world
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto Prefecture
Strong shaking reported in Yatsushiro, Kamitsumashima, and Amakusa cities; Japan Meteorological Agency reports no tsunami risk.
world
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung Expresses Solidarity After Kumamoto Earthquake
President Lee used X to mourn victims and pledge support for Japan following a major earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.
world
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto Region of Japan
Rescue operations are underway after a powerful quake killed 13 people and injured 33 in southern Japan.
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