176 events about "Japan"

Monday 18:26

Japan is testing a 100 kW laser weapon capable of neutralizing drones and light projectiles, with tests scheduled for 2026.

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International

Monday 10:51

The H3 rocket, operated by the Japan Aerospace Agency, failed in its attempt to place a satellite into orbit due to the premature shutdown of a motor.

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International

Monday 08:43

Japan has voted to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, marking an important step in the return to nuclear energy, nearly 15 years after Fukushima.

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International

Sunday 09:11

Ira "Ike" Schab, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, has died at the age of 105.

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International

Sunday 08:49

North Korea declared that Japan's nuclear ambitions must be prevented, after a Japanese official suggested equipping with nuclear weapons.

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International

Saturday 16:59

The Japanese government has approved a massive economic program, supporting traditional fuels by eliminating excise taxes on gasoline and reducing prices, instead of a rapid transition to electrification.

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International

Saturday 09:29

The leaders of Japan and the countries of Central Asia have set an investment target of 16.23 billion euros for the next five years, focusing on critical minerals and supply chains.

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International

Thursday 12:56

A 76-year-old woman from Japan was sentenced to one year of suspended prison for hiding her daughter's corpse for 20 years.

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International

Thursday 11:01

The number of foreign visitors to Japan increased by 10.4% in November, reaching 3.52 million, despite diplomatic tensions with China.

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International

16 December 08:44

Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan, a $20 billion infrastructure project, is sinking by 12 meters, and its future remains uncertain, despite renovations.

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International

16 December 07:54

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on Tuesday the lifting of the warning regarding the risk of a major earthquake, a week after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Japan on December 8.

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International

14 December 11:39

In the first ten months of this year, Japan recorded the highest green tea exports in the last 70 years, with a 44% increase compared to the previous year, reaching 10,084 tons.

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International

13 December 10:12

China held a ceremony to commemorate the Nanjing Massacre of 1937, in the context of tensions with Japan.

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International

12 December 04:59

Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the northeast of the country. Details about damages and injuries are not yet clear.

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Environment

11 December 09:47

Nearly 900 driving licenses have been suspended in Japan for drunk cyclists, following the introduction of stricter rules regarding penalties.

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International

9 December 11:12

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel warning for Japan, following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, warning of the risk of a new quake in the next seven days.

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Current Affairs

9 December 06:16

Japan has activated the highest alert level after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, with risks of 'megaquake' and tsunami. Authorities are calling for evacuation preparations.

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International

9 December 04:47

Japan has rejected the EU's proposal to expropriate frozen Russian assets, stating that it does not have the legal authority to do so.

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International

8 December 10:52

Japan recorded unclaimed inheritances of 129 billion yen in 2024, against the backdrop of an aging population and social isolation.

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International

4 December 12:14

Over 90 Chinese vessels are active in the South China Sea, in the context of military exercises and tensions with Japan and Taiwan.

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International

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