Massive forest fire expands in Japan, putting more homes at risk

Mar 04, 2025

As per Kyodo News, the forest fire is the biggest in Japan since the late 1980s.

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.