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Associated PressPowerful Quake Hits near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Japan Issues a Tsunami Alert
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s meteorological agency issued a tsunami alert for Japan’s Pacific coast, upgr...
July 30, 2025
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General NewsTsunami Warning Issued with Estimated Maximum Wave Height at 3 Meters; 1-Meter Tsunami Expected to Reach Tokyo at 11:30 a.m. (UPDATE 3)
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning and advisory for the Pacific coast from ...
July 30, 2025
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General NewsJMA Issues a Tsunami Warning for the Pacific Coast, with Estimated Maximum Wave Height 3 Meters (UPDATE2 )
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning and advisory for the Pacific coast from ...
July 30, 2025
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General NewsJMA Issues a Tsunami Advisory for the Pacific Coast, with Estimated Maximum Wave Height 1 Meter (UPDATE1 )
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning, mainly for the Pacific coast, from ...
July 30, 2025
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Asia-PacificMAGA Leader Steve Bannon Says ‘1st Island Chain’ Set by China Is Major Strategic Focus for U.S., in Interview
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s former close aide Steve Bannon told The Yomiuri Shimbu...
July 30, 2025
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Asia-PacificIn Yomiuri Shimbun Interview, Bannon Says U.S. Should Intervene in Taiwan Contingency; Former Trump Adviser Supports Intervention to Protect Chip Production
WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to U.S. President Donald Trump in his first ad...
July 30, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan Releases Guidelines for Stronger Space Defense as It Looks to Protect Its Satellites from Adversaries
The Defense Ministry unveiled on Monday its first-ever guidelines for space defense, meant to lay...
July 30, 2025
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General NewsSurvey: 60% of Hidankyo Groups Have ‘Five or Fewer’ Members Able to Speak about Their Experiences
A survey conducted by the Yomiuri Shimbun has found that 60% of prefectural-level A-bomb survivor...
July 29, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrince Hisahito’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony Details Announced
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Imperial Household Agency on Tuesday announced the details of the coming...
July 29, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ruling LDP Debates Ouster of Prime Minister; Heated Discussions Continue For Over 4 Hours
Moves to oust Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have gained momentum within the Liberal Democratic Pa...
July 29, 2025
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General NewsMass Heron Deaths in Toyama Possibly Caused by Cutting Nesting Trees, Officials Say
The cause of the large number of deaths of herons at Toyama Joshi Park, Toyama City, which has be...
July 29, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP to Hold Meeting of Party Lawmakers of Both Houses Soon; Will Seek to Determine Ishiba’s Responsibility for Election Defeat
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has decided to hold a general meeting of party members of bot...
July 29, 2025
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General NewsFuturistic Mobility Scooter for Elderly Demonstrated at Osaka Expo; Automated Operation Eyed
OSAKA — An electric mobility scooter was demonstrated at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in Osaka on T...
July 29, 2025
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General NewsJapanese Traditional Confectionary in Peak Production Ahead of Bon Holidays; Colorful Offering to Spirits of Ancestors
Rakugan, colorful Japanese traditional confectionary made from starch and sugar molded into vario...
July 29, 2025
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Defense & SecurityGSDF Begins Flight Drills of Osprey Transport Aircraft in Saga Pref.; Flights Over Sea Eyed to Reduce Impact of Noise
The Ground Self-Defense Force began flight drills of Osprey transport aircraft at Camp Saga in Sa...
July 29, 2025