Japan

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, northern Japan, early Monday morning, shaking large parts of the region but prompting no tsunami warning, according to authorities. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported…

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, often called the nation’s “Iron Lady,” has led her ruling coalition to a commanding election victory a result that strengthens her push for controversial tax cuts and a military buildup aimed at…

The Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo announced on Friday, December 26, that it will completely suspend all functions and services effective January 31, 2026. The decision, made in close consultation with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

The Government of Japan has pledged $19.5 million in new humanitarian funding for Afghanistan, aimed at addressing urgent needs and supporting vulnerable populations. This allocation underscores Japan’s continued commitment to the Afghan…

TOKYO – Japanese authorities have lifted a tsunami advisory issued earlier Friday after a significant earthquake struck off the coast of the country’s northeastern region. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed the quake had a…

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Monday night, injuring at least 30 people, damaging infrastructure, and triggering tsunami advisories that sent thousands fleeing to higher ground in freezing…

A deadly conflict between bears and humans is intensifying across Japan, prompting an unprecedented response that includes deploying the military, deploying AI-powered drones, and issuing international travel advisories. This year, the…

TOKYO – A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on Sunday evening, jolting the region and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory for coastal communities. The quake,…

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan – Humanitarian aid from Japan and Turkmenistan has arrived in northern Afghanistan, offering critical support to survivors of a series of deadly earthquakes that have devastated the region. Turkmenistan's…

Japan has announced it will send emergency relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Kunar province, joining Turkey, Iran, and India in providing vital humanitarian support as the death toll continues to climb. The Japanese Embassy in Kabul…