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Is it safe to travel to Japan and China? Latest advice as more than 1,000 flights cancelled in Typhoon Dolphin

Flights, ferries and trains have all been cancelled amid strong winds and rain due to the tropical storm

The Independent UK

Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, China shuts ports

TOKYO - Typhoon Dolphin lashed southern Okinawa prefecture in Japan on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast.

Bangkok Post

Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin approaches southern Japan

Typhoon Dolphin is approaching Japan's southern remote islands, causing significant disruption. Okinawa's main airport has closed, grounding all flights and leading to evacuations. Hundreds of people have sought shelter in designated evacuation centers across the island. Residents are taking precautions against expected strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves. The…

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Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges

The Guardian - UK

The Animals With the Longest Lifespan on Earth and the Biology Behind Their Longevity

The Clam That Outlived EmpiresIn 2006, researchers at Bangor University pulled an ocean quahog clam, Arctica islandica, from the seabed off Iceland and counted its growth rings the way a forester reads a tree. The rings said 507 years. The clam, nicknamed Ming, had been alive when the Mughal Empire…

Times Life

Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'

ONNA (JAPAN) - From "heatwave simulators" to ecological bootcamps, scientists and conservationists are trying ways to revive and reinforce the famous coral reefs off Japan's Okinawa, decimated by climate-driven bleaching two summers ago.

Bangkok Post

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Forgetting your native tongue means...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on identity preservation, cultural roots, heritage, homeland and intergenerational connection

Japanese proverb of the day explores the traditional Okinawan saying, “Forgetting your native tongue means forgetting your native country.” The proverb explains the connection between language, identity, heritage, homeland and family traditions. It also highlights how language preserves memories, values and cultural history. Even in a world where people migrate…

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Japanese Mindset: 'Hara Hachi Bu'- The Japanese philosophy behind mindful eating that may be a secret to a longer, healthier life

Hara Hachi Bu, a Japanese eating philosophy, encourages stopping meals at eighty percent fullness. This mindful practice originated in Okinawa, a region known for exceptional longevity. It promotes healthier digestion and a more balanced relationship with food. The philosophy emphasizes slowing down and appreciating nourishment provided during meals. This ancient…

The Economic Times

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Even if you hide yourself from the world, don't lose sight of...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on true self, core values, self-worth, authenticity, self-awareness, inner integrity and self-deception

Japanese proverb of the day highlights the importance of remaining true to your real self regardless of circumstances. The Okinawan saying teaches people to protect their core values, maintain self-awareness, avoid self-deception and preserve inner integrity. The proverb explains that outside situations may change, but personal character should remain steady.…

The Economic Times

Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands

More than 90,000 people in Taiwan fled their homes as Typhoon Bavi lashed the island with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, after cutting power to thousands in Japan's Okinawa islands as it bore down on eastern China.

France 24

Dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan

Dozens of outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China and Japan originally scheduled for later this week have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Bavi, with some local carriers offering special arrangements for affected passengers.

Bangkok Post

Hara Hachi Bu: The Japanese secret parents teach their children that may explain why obesity rates remain so low in Japan

Discover "Hara Hachi Bu," a centuries-old Japanese practice from Okinawa, teaching to eat until 80% full. This simple principle, passed through generations, is credited with contributing to Japan's remarkable longevity and healthy lifestyles. By focusing on mindful eating and recognizing fullness cues, individuals naturally reduce calorie intake without feeling deprived,…

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key events

On This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World War II, Brazil and Pelé secure a third World Cup title, Greenland gain expanded self-government and the launch of the WNBA. The date also includes…

The Economic Times

Tsunami waves arrive in Japan after M7.8 quake off Philippines

Tsunami waves arrived in Okinawa and other parts of Japan on Monday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern Philippines, according to Japanese and US authorities.

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Tropical storm Jangmi hits Southwestern Japan: Injures 9 in Japan, people urged to evacuate, leaves thousands without power

Typhoon Jangmi, a severe tropical storm, battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday. The storm cut off power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The population of the city of Miyazaki on the island of Okinawa were urged to evacuate. Some 17,000 households on…

Euronews

Japan’s southernmost region of Okinawa braces for Typhoon Jangmi

The tropical storm, sweeping through the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, is expected to head towards Amami Oshima island on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Japan’s population suffers record five-year drop as government fails to halt decline

All prefectures barring Tokyo and Okinawa recorded a decline in population

The Independent UK

2 dead after 2 boats carrying students capsize off US base construction site in southern Japan

Two boats carrying 21 people capsized off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a U.S. military base on the Japanese island of Okinawa, throwing all into the water and killing two, officials said

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The Independent UK

Two dead after boats carrying students capsize off US base construction site in Japan

The Conversation

Liverpool’s ‘blue people’: the older adults redefining what ageing looks like

Liverpool is not one of the “blue zones” – a term used for regions of the world where people tend to live unusually long lives, such as parts of Sardinia, Okinawa and Ikaria.

Times Life

4 Okinawa Longevity Secrets That Can Add Years to Your Life

The Japanese mainland, Okinawa is recognised as one amongst the “Blue Zones” of longevity. If you visit this region, you will be able to see much more older, happy individuals than youngsters. In fact, these people follow a number habits that ensure that they live long and fulfilling lives. By…

Euronews

Blue zones: Are global longevity hotspots a myth? New study shows where people really live longer

Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study.

The Independent UK

Jeremy O Harris released from custody in Japan three weeks after arrest on drug smuggling charges

Playwright had been detained at Okinawa airport last month after customs officials allegedly found MDMA in his bag

International Business Times UK

Japan and China Tension: Fighter's Radar Lock on SDF Jet Sparks Scramble Amid Major Carrier Exercises

Japan protests China after fighter jets twice locked radar on SDF aircraft amid major carrier drills, escalating regional tension near Okinawa.

The Independent UK

Japan protests after a Chinese military aircraft locks its radar on Japanese jets

Japan has protested to China after a Chinese military jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter jets near Okinawa

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