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Japan’s Coming of Age Day: A Timeless Winter Tradition

As the chill of winter settles over Japan, one vibrant celebration lights…

Nathan Coombs
Nathan Coombs
中国 (Zhōngguó)International

Landmark Lawsuit: Families of China’s WWII “Comfort Women” Demand Apology and Compensation from Japan

In a historic move, the families of China's World War II "comfort…

Miyashni Pillay
Miyashni Pillay
A damaged car lies underneath a collapsed building at Shika town in Hakui District, Ishikawa Prefecture on January 8, 2024 after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region on New Year's Day. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)c
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Japan earthquake toll hits 161 as snow hampers relief

The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake jumped to 161…

AFP
AFP
People walk in front of a collapsed building in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture on January 4, 2024, after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture on New Year's Day. More than 50 people were reported missing January 4 as Japanese rescuers battled to reach hundreds still cut off from help three days after a devastating earthquake left at least 78 dead.
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Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78

More than 50 people were reported missing Thursday as Japanese rescuers battled…

AFP
AFP
This photo provided by Jiji Press shows a Japan Airlines plane on fire on a runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on January 2, 2024. A Japan Airlines plane was in flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on January 2 after apparently colliding with a coast guard aircraft, media reports said. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / JAPAN OUT JAPAN OUT
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Five dead in Japan plane collision: transport minister

Five people on board a Coast Guard aircraft died after a runway…

AFP
AFP