Tag: Japan
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Japan Accuses Chinese Jets of Targeting Its Aircraft with Radar
Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s defense minister, center, speaks during a visit to Yonaguni, Japan, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two “dangerous” incidents near Japan’s Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed. “These radar illuminations are a dangerous…
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7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Tsunami in the North
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck Japan on Monday evening, triggering a tsunami of 40 centimetres on the northern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The tsunami struck the Hokkaido prefecture town of Urakawa and the Aomori prefecture port of Mutsu Ogawara, JMA said. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at…
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Japan Hit by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Alert Issued
BREAKINGBREAKING, Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit country’s northeastern coast. Published On 8 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s coast, triggering a tsunami alert. An initial report by Japan’s Meteorological Agency put…
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Empowering Women: The Path to Future Female Business Leaders in Japan
Phoebe AmorosoBusiness reporter, Tokyo AFP via Getty Images Some hope that the election of Japan’s first female prime minister will open doors for other women In October Japan got its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Her rise has been hailed as a ground-breaking moment for Japanese women, but some fear that her conservative politics…
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Japan Accuses China Fighter Jet of Locking Radar on Its Aircraft
China Fighter Jet Locked Radar on Japanese Aircraft, Japan Says Bloomberg.com Japan, Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets The Hindu Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says CNN Japan Says China Aimed Military Radar at Its Fighter Jets The New York Times Chinese Jets Locked Radar on Japanese Fighters The Wall Street Journal…
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Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan for Alleged Ecstasy Smuggling
Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play” and his role in the Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” was arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy, officials said Saturday. Officers at Naha Airport on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa arrested Harris on Nov. 16 for…
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Japan and Australia Call for Calm Amid Chinese Radar Lock Incidents
The Liaoning, China’s first aircraft carrier, sails into Hong Kong. File | Photo Credit: AP Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday (December 7, 2025) after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Defence Minister Shinjiro…
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Make Their Relationship Instagram Official After Diplomatic Date in Japan
Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Katy Perry shared her…
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Japan Conducts First Sea Trial of 100-kW Laser to Counter China’s Influence
Japan has begun conducting live sea trials of a new 100-kilowatt-class laser weapon system installed aboard a military test vessel, marking a major step toward fielding directed-energy weapons to defend against drones and other short-range airborne threats. The high-energy laser, mounted on the Maritime Self-Defense Force test ship Asuka, is undergoing final maritime test preparations at a…