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Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 34, six more reported injured

The earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday with a magnitude of 7.1.

An aerial view shows the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2026.
A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

Black bear at Yellowstone Park, photographed May 22, 2026. (Illustrative)

Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured

A wanted destination. Japan

Arkia expands the competition and launches a direct route to Tokyo


Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

A survey shows that over half of the population backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to increase defense spending.

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

Chinese Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

China and Japan have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu and Tokyo calls the Senkaku.

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

Among all the shiny models at the Tokyo Motor Show were a few dramatic announcements

Toyota takes on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the new Corolla draws from Tesla’s Model 3, Mazda may revive the 2, and Honda teases a bold new crossover.

Century models. In front: the new coupe.

Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral

Her TikTok video captured her confusion as robots guided her through check-in at the hotel.

 Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral.

NTT unveils world's first lightning-attracting drone that survives strikes

Equipped with a Faraday cage, the drone safely attracts lightning to protect critical infrastructure.

 NTT unveils world's first lightning-attracting drone that survives strikes.

How to make a reservation at the Kirby Café in Tokyo


Urban oasis: Meet the stunning neighborhood that is taking Tokyo by storm

While Trump discusses Gaza's future, Japan’s Azabudai Hills combines luxury, tech, and nature in a stunning urban space. Could this model inspire development worldwide?

View of Azabudai Hills (Photo: Dana Satoi)

How to book a Pokémon Café reservation in Tokyo – 2025 guide


Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition opens in Tokyo

the exhibition marks its sixth international stop and the 35th anniversary of cooperation between Cairo and Tokyo.

 Ancient Egyptian cat mummy in Tokyo.

Shocking discovery:'Ushikawa Man' fossils are actually ancient bear bones, says University of Tokyo

The oldest human fossils on Japan's mainland were found in a limestone quarry near Hamakita, 40 km east of Ushikawa.

 Prehistoric remains from Japan. Illustration.