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Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan, shaking homes and disrupting bullet train services. While felt as far as Tokyo, authorities reported no casualties or tsunami threats. The quake, striking off Iwate prefecture, registered a strong intensity in Aomori. Japan, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent…

The Economic Times

Couple visiting Tokyo restaurant thought they ordered a $70 steak. Then came the $700 bill

A costly mistake.

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Japan PM heckled at World War II memorial

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo's further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television footage showed.

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India-Japan relationship could become world’s most important: Japanese Finance Minister

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama believes the India-Japan relationship could become the world's most important. Speaking at a Tokyo conclave, she lauded PM Modi and emphasized cooperation between nations sharing common values. The event highlighted significant Japanese investment and business presence in India, with Maruti-Suzuki's record production underscoring the economic…

The Economic Times

Every step counts: How Japan is turning millions of footsteps into clean electricity

Every day, millions of people walk through Tokyo's train stations without thinking twice about where they're going, let alone the energy their steps are wasting. Japan, however, has been thinking about exactly that. The country has been quietly experimenting with a technology that captures the kinetic energy produced when a…

The Times of India

Brands Hatch to make Formula E debut on expanded Gen4 calendar

Brands Hatch will replace the ExCeL as host of the London event with Zandvoort and Austin also joining the Formula E calendar

Autosport

COTA to make Formula E debut in record-breaking 2026-27 calendar

The all-electric championship has announced a 21-race season for the introduction of its Gen4 car, with COTA, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch all joining

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Why Kim Kardashian Finally Allowed Lewis Hamilton Around Her 4 Kids After Secret Tokyo Trip

Kim Kardashian is slowly bringing Lewis Hamilton into her children's lives, a cautious but telling sign of trust in a relationship she has deliberately refused to rush.

International Business Times UK

Rusutsu Resort to Host Special Session as Part of the Asian Development Bank and Hokkaido University International Financial Conference

TOKYO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kamori Kanko Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Hisatake Kamori, hereinafter "Kamori Kanko") and Rusutsu Resort Tech Co., Ltd. (Directors: Shintaro Hirato, Asahi Iwanaga, and Hisatake Kamori, hereinafter "RRT") will jointly host a special session at Rusutsu Resort on July 8, 2026, as part of…

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Children wait for rescue on window ledge as fire rages at Tokyo school

A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday (June 19) after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported. An eyewitness video showed several children waiting for rescue on a narrow ledge outside a classroom window, as thick black smoke snaked…

Bangkok Post

Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth at Doha Diamond League but seals Commonwealth Games qualification

Neeraj Chopra commenced his 2026 season with a fourth-place finish at the Doha Diamond League, also securing Commonwealth Games qualification. This follows his second-place finish at the 2025 Diamond League. Despite a rare dip at the Tokyo World Championships, Chopra's 2025 season was marked by a historic 90.23m throw in…

The Economic Times

This Tokyo hotel has rooms with some of the best views of the city

HOTELS: Checking in at Prince Park Tower in Tokyo, Marc Mayo is mesmerised by the sweeping cityscapes framed across 33 floors

The Independent UK

Smartphone catches fire on British Airways flight at Tokyo airport

No injuries were reported among passengers and crew

The Independent UK

The Coolest New Hotel Openings of 2026 — 10 of the Most Exquisite Boutique Addresses to Know for a Design-Forward Summer Vacation

You're still in time: these are the stays every interior obsessive will regret not booking this year

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Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending to counter China, as US says drone

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Hundreds rescued after fire breaks out in Tokyo school

Around 300 students and teachers are safe and well after being evacuated from a Tokyo school which had become engulfed in fire.

The Independent UK

Nearly 300 students and teachers evacuated after fire engulfs Tokyo elementary school

Teacher breaks hip and two children suffer limb injuries while escaping blaze on fourth floor

AAP

Weakened Japanese yen on the brink of 40-year low

The ‌yen ⁠changed hands at 161.25 per dollar in early trading in Tokyo after hitting 161.81 overnight, its weakest since July 2024.

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Cycling Weekly

Polished to perfection, this patriotic bike flew the flag at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics

National champion Karl Barton and his bikes were dominant on UK tracks throughout the 1960s

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Smartphone catches fire on flight leaving Japan airport

KYODO — A smartphone caught fire on a British Airways flight on Thursday as it was taxiing for take-off at Tokyo's Haneda airport, but there were no injuries among the 211 passengers and crew onboard, Japan's transport ministry said.

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Overwatch season 3 patch notes – Shion, Tokyo map, Ultra skins, and more

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5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 has shaken eastern Japan including Tokyo

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METI-Supported Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship Opens Applications for 2026 Program

TOKYO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now open for the Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship (GS-JTI), a program sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), with Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd., serving as the Program Secretariat. The program aims to connect talented students and…

Marie Claire

Sorry, Adidas Sambas—Sofia Richie Grainge’s Tokyo Sneakers Prove the It Shoe Has Evolved

She's a sucker for the designer collaborations.

The Economic Times

'NYC take note': Japan fans celebrate World Cup draw at Shibuya Crossing, then clear streets in seconds for traffic in viral video

A viral video from Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing shows Japanese football fans celebrating a World Cup draw, then calmly clearing the street for traffic when the lights change. This display of civic responsibility has garnered global admiration, with many contrasting it with less orderly celebrations elsewhere. The clip highlights Japan's reputation…

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