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Severe Rainfall in Japan Leaves Six Dead and Thousands Stranded
Record-breaking rainfall in Japan has resulted in six fatalities and significant infrastructure disruption, leaving thousands stranded at Narita Airport and thousands of homes without power.
August 14, 2026
Record-breaking rainfall causes six deaths in Japan
A historic rainfall event in Japan’s Chiba prefecture has resulted in six fatalities and significant infrastructure damage, with local officials describing the weather as unprecedented.
August 14, 2026
Eddie Jones utilizes geese formations to motivate Japan squad
Coach Eddie Jones is using videos of geese flying in formation to improve his Japan team's support play ahead of their second Test match against Australia.
August 13, 2026
Tokyo issues formal objection to Vladimir Putin’s trip to contested islands
Japan has formally protested Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril islands, a disputed chain that has hindered the signing of a peace treaty since World War Two.
August 13, 2026
Fijian Rugby Player Saimoni Vunilagi Passes Away in Japan Following Suspected Heatstroke
Kyuden Voltex player Saimoni Vunilagi has died at age 26 after collapsing from suspected heatstroke during a training session in Japan.
August 8, 2026
US and Japan Join Forces to Stabilize Yen in Rare Intervention
Japan and the US have launched a rare joint intervention to bolster the yen, aiming to curb its decline and stabilize global market conditions.
August 3, 2026
Death Toll Hits 30 Following Powerful Kumamoto Earthquake as Heat Wave Challenges Evacuees
The death toll from a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture has climbed to 30, while thousands of displaced residents struggle to stay cool during an intense heat wave.
July 30, 2026
Over 100 Aftershocks Rock Japan Following Deadly Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan has killed at least 13 people, triggering over 100 aftershocks and sparking an urgent search-and-rescue mission amid extreme heat.
July 29, 2026
Survivors recount the terror of Japan’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake
Survivors of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto describe the terror of the event as emergency crews scramble to rescue victims from trapped buildings.
July 29, 2026
Nigeria Partners with Japan and UNESCO to Launch Digital Training for 2,000 Educators
The Nigerian government, in collaboration with Japan and UNESCO, has kicked off a digital training program targeting 2,000 educators to improve teaching standards through mobile-based learning.
July 22, 2026