Japanese Self-Defense Force helicopter with 10 personnel goes missing

Apr 06, 2023

Rescue efforts continue for the pilots, mechanics and other members of the Self-Defense Forces, according to Kyodo News.

Japan, Australia sign security pact amid Beijing's rise in Asia-Pacific

Oct 24, 2022

Japan and Australia have signed a joint declaration for the first time in 15 years, according to Kyodo News.

Man stabs, slashes two staffers at convenience store in Tokyo

Aug 09, 2023

Two staffers at a convenience store were stabbed and slashed by a man in Tokyo on Wednesday, Kyodo News reported.

Japan confirms first case of Omicron variant

Nov 30, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], November 30 : Japan has confirmed its first case of Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Kyodo News reported citing a government source.

5.9 magnitude quake hits northeastern Japan, 3 people injured

Oct 06, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], October 6 : An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck northeastern Japan early Wednesday, leaving three people injured, Kyodo News reported.

Japan's first private-sector rocket explodes seconds after launch

Mar 13, 2024

A Japanese first privately developed rocket exploded seconds after liftoff from a spaceport in western Japan, following its launch on Wednesday, reported Kyodo News.