The BYD Racco electric vehicle model has a competitive price, an operating range of 320 km, targeting the kei car segment which accounts for over 36% of sales in Japan.
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PoliticalLiberty Times· Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 AM3LOW
Is the weather so hot that you've lost your appetite? Three major brands under the Molino Group are incorporating "Mapo Tofu" and "Duck Breast," which are trending on Japanese social media, into their new seasonal limited menus. "Teddy Farm" is pioneering Taiwan by launching Mapo Tofu mixed with curry, creating a new flavor with numbing spice and bold taste; Suage Hokkaido Soup Curry and BEPPIN PASTA are introducing new dishes such as sous-vide cherry duck breast soup curry and fruity cherry duck breast cold noodles...
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released footage of search and rescue operations at the Yatsushiro Plant of Nippon Paper in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The footage was shot on the morning of the 30th and shows: ▽approximately 10 firefighters appearing to have a discussion, and ▽in areas where walls and ceilings have collapsed, concrete fragments being removed by hand and steel frames being cut using tools. At the Yatsushiro Plant, an Emergency Fire Defense Support Team is conducting search operations, and the footage shows fire department units from Okayama City and Miyazaki Prefecture's Miyakonojo City engaged in operations.
Japanese emergency workers were battling to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping centre, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 28 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
Before a Chinese humanoid can take on ground-handling work at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, JAL Ground Service has to decide which jobs are suitable and what safety conditions the machine must meet. GMO AI & Robotics then adjusts its movements for an airport where people, vehicles and equipment share limited space. Ground handling is a revealing […] The post Chinese humanoids birthing new Asian business models appeared first on Asia Times .
<p>After six innings Wednesday, no one could’ve thought the Yankees and White Sox would play six more.</p><p>But they did, and Sox catcher Edgar Quero ended the bonkers game with a single in the 12th for an improbable 6-5 victory, the team’s eighth walk-off win this season.</p><p>“The opportunity to get one here, the way that they did it, just to continue to battle,” Sox manager Will Venable said. “We’ve seen it, we’ve talked about it before. [It] was awesome.”</p><p>The Yankees jumped on Sox starter Davis Martin for four runs in the first, but he kept them in check for the next five innings.
In Japan, the Nikkei is up, while the broader Topix is losing ground. In South Korea, trading is volatile again. During the course of trading, the Kospi is then hardly changed.
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors The death toll from the major earthquake that hit Japan on Tuesday rose to at least 23 as the search for trapped survivors inside a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses in the country’s south-west continued. The magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck the Kumamoto prefecture on the island of Kyushu has injured at least 62, the prefectural government said. That number has steadily grown, fanning fears it will rise.
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Footage from a doctor at the scene shows heavy machinery and firefighters searching for trapped people inside Aeon Mall Kumamoto during ongoing rescue operations that began on the 30th.
Daisuke Toyoda, the 38-year-old great-grandson of Toyota's founder, will be appointed to the hallowed Motomachi factory, one of the company's oldest plants.
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<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox" >White Sox</a> right-hander Sean Burke doesn’t come off as someone who’s easily angered. He looks mild-mannered and sounds soft-spoken.</p><p>But after his first two starts of June, Burke was simmering. He lasted no longer than 4⅓ innings in either, and he walked five in both.</p><p>He had entered the season aiming to pound the strike zone and get ahead of hitters, neither of which he did enough last season.
MilitaryHong Kong Free Press· Jul 29, 2026, 11:30 PM4MODERATE
All 15 tour groups in Kyushu, Japan, are safe after a strong earthquake rocked the island and killed at least a dozen people, the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong (HKTIC) has said. According to initial estimates, there were around 200 tourists travelling in 15 tour groups in the southern Japanese island when the earthquake […]
In municipalities throughout Kumamoto Prefecture where the earthquake on the 28th caused significant damage to homes, affected residents are beginning to accept applications for "disaster certificates" needed to receive public support, or will begin accepting them soon. Among these, Kumamoto City, which observed a seismic intensity of 6-strong, will begin accepting applications from the 30th, while Uki City, which observed a seismic intensity of 7, will begin from the 31st.
PoliticalVnExpress International (Vietnam)· Jul 29, 2026, 11:01 PM3MODERATE
Japanese women remained the world's longest-living population for the 41st year in a row last year, followed by South Korean women, according to data released recently by the Japanese government.
Japan recorded its 17th consecutive year of population decline and now has fewer than 120 million Japanese people. The figure from the country's statistics office, equivalent to the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), is the lowest recorded since 1984, when the Japanese population was still growing—the peak was reached between 2009 and 2010. Read more (07/29/2026 - 6:06 p.m.)
Japan’s first maglev line was originally planned to open between Tokyo and Nagoya in 2027, but local opposition in Shizuoka led to significant delays. Now construction has restarted, but the earliest the line is expected to open is 2036.
An earthquake occurred around 5:16 AM on the 30th. There is no concern for a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter is in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture with a depth of 10 kilometers, and the magnitude is estimated at 4.6.
According to Kumamoto Prefecture, as of 7 PM on the 29th, there are 12 deaths from this earthquake, 6 people in cardiopulmonary arrest, and 64 injured. Additionally, there are at least 4 people whose whereabouts remain unknown. In Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, where seismic intensity 7 was recorded, NHK's on-site coverage has confirmed damage including multiple building collapses, but the town states it is still investigating, and detailed information about the extent of the damage remains unclear.
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam presented Egypt’s integrated water management strategy during a high-level session marking the 50th anniversary of Japan’s Water Day and Water Week, attended by Emperor Naruhito, senior government officials and international water experts. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the session brought together ministers, […] The post Egypt showcases integrated water management strategy at Japan forum first appeared on Dailynewsegypt .
The former player Zico, 73, stated this Wednesday (29) that he is safe following the earthquake recorded in Japan. In a video published on social media, the Flamengo idol explained that he received a series of concerned messages from fans, friends and family members and decided to record a statement to clarify his situation. Read more (07/29/2026 - 2:00 PM)
TOKYO: Agensi Meteorologi Jepun (JMA) memberi amaran cuaca panas akan berterusan di kebanyakan kawasan di Jepun, termasuk wilayah Kumamoto yang dilanda gempa bumi kuat.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Japan 29/07/2026 14:02 UTC, 5.1 million in 100km.. On 7/29/2026 2:02:34 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 5.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
Chiều 29.7, đội U.23 Việt Nam tích cực tập luyện tại Trung tâm Đào tạo Bóng đá trẻ Việt Nam để chuẩn bị cho ASIAD 20, diễn ra tại Nagoya (Nhật Bản) vào tháng 9 tới.
After a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan on July 28, the country's prime minister said 13 people had died so far and many were injured. The rescue work is ongoing to find those still missing. The earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu, forcing over 260,000 people to evacuate.
RAB-2 has arrested another accused, Monowar Hosen alias Ledu Hasan, in connection with the death of BNP leader Abul Bashar Badshah in a clash centered around watching the World Cup football match in the Adabor area of the capital. They stated that Monowar had supplied weapons to Parvez, the main accused in this murder. Monowar Hosen was arrested during a raid conducted late night on Tuesday in the Mohammadia Housing Society area of Mohammadpur.
Panasonic ties its AI data center and service-based growth plans to a 1932 declaration by founder Konosuke Matsushita, targeting 2032 as a symbolic milestone. The post After 12,000 Job Cuts, Panasonic Rebuilds Strategy Around Founder's Vision first appeared on JAPAN Forward .
PoliticalCorreio da Manhã (Portugal)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:57 AM3LOW
Imagens de videovigilância mostram o momento em que sismo de magnitude 7.1 que abalou o Japão é sentido na redação da Japan News Network em Kumamoto, com a equipa a proteger-se debaixo das secretárias.
Five people have been confirmed dead in a factory damaged by a major earthquake in Japan, here part of a red-and-white smokestack collapsed in the quake. At least 13 died after a shopping mall was badly damaged, as the search for survivors is ongoing. The earthquake flattened homes, triggered fires, ruptured bridges and left thousands of people with no power.
Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. An hour later, the real disaster struck.
A video of the explosion that occurred at "Aeon Mall Kumamoto" in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture was captured by a dashcam of a car driving in the parking lot on the premises. In the video, a loud "bang" sound suddenly occurs, and immediately after a portion of the building's wall is blown away, fine debris can be seen approaching the car along with white smoke. A man in his 70s who was driving the car said, "The explosion made everything both inside and outside the car turn white.
Rescuers pulling people from the wreckage in southern Japan in a haunting repeat of disaster that struck 10 years ago ‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing “There was a voice coming from the collapsed house, and I could see a hand,” Tomohide Nagata, a volunteer firefighter, told the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. “One of our senior members crawled in and pulled him out. He was bleeding from the head, but I’m so glad he survived.” Nagata had heard a noise coming from one completely flattened home in the rural town of Hikawa, close to the epicentre of Tuesday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan.
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A shopping mall that collapsed due to an earthquake in Kumamoto in southern Japan has resulted in at least 13 deaths. 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan: At least 13 dead Mediascope
The Japanese island of Kyushu was hit by an earthquake on Tuesday. 13 people have been confirmed dead. Wednesday's rescue operation may be complicated as temperatures are expected to rise to around 35 degrees.
TOKYO: Antara 20 hingga 30 pekerja masih gagal dihubungi berikutan kejadian letupan di Aeon Mall Kumamoto, Wilayah Kumamoto, Jepun semalam, susulan gempa bumi kuat di wilayah itu, lapor Xinhua yang memetik penyiar awam NHK.
TOKYO: Sekurang-kurangnya 13 maut, antara 20 hingga 30 pekerja masih gagal dihubungi berikutan kejadian letupan di Aeon Mall Kumamoto, Wilayah Kumamoto, Jepun semalam, susulan gempa bumi kuat di wilayah itu.
SNAŽAN potres magnitude 7.1 pogodio je japansku prefekturu Kumamoto, usmrtivši najmanje 13 ljudi. Brojni su zarobljeni pod ruševinama, a deseci tisuća ostali su bez struje i vode. Preživjeli strahuju.
I dok su nadležni u Japanu prvobitno rekli da je jačina zemljotresa 7,1 stepen po Rihteru, Američki geološki zavod je procenio da je jačina 6,8 stepeni.
HealthSouth China Morning Post· Jul 29, 2026, 7:02 AM3MODERATE
Hongkongers visiting the earthquake-hit Japanese city of Kumamoto are offering rides to fellow travellers stranded in the area. A travel operator also revealed on Wednesday that a tour group from Hong Kong was safe and departing for their next destination. Travellers from Hong Kong have taken to social media platform Threads to seek help, with some sharing how they were offered assistance by others from the city.
Major distributor Aeon announced that it will hold a press conference in Kumamoto City starting at 4:30 p.m. on the 29th regarding the situation at "Aeon Mall Kumamoto" in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, where an explosion occurred after the earthquake. NHK will provide live updates on the conference in this article.
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The survey was conducted as tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East prompt the reconfiguration of supply lines.
Supply ChainBBC Dari (Afghanistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 6:11 AM3MODERATE
As Japan has become more reliant on immigrants than ever before to compensate for labor shortages, the construction of a mosque in the city of Fujisawa has sparked a broader debate about the future of Japanese society, immigration, and the preservation of national identity.
Why do the birds gather on scorching gravel roads? Do their diets change? Discover what summer reveals about the lives of Sado Island's crested ibises.
One male Vietnamese worker has been killed following a powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, killing at least 13, according to the labor management board under the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan.
The Kyōjima district in Sumida, Tokyo, survived the firebombings of World War II remarkably unscathed. Recently, an old Kyōjima home has been transformed into a café with old Tokyo charm.
Diet-passed legislation lets Japan designate a backup capital to keep the government running if a major disaster strikes Tokyo, though key details remain unresolved. The post Second Capital Law Passes, Government Must Move Fast to Flesh It Out first appeared on JAPAN Forward .
Yame, Jul 29: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have been found dead after a powerful quake shook part of southwestern Japan and rescue work was continuing Wednesday morning for the missing. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon. “There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it's a race against time,” Takaichi said.
At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan on Tuesday, authorities say. "We have received reports of seven people with serious injuries and 29 with minor injuries. In addition, 9,186 people have sought refuge at various evacuation centers," says government spokesman Minoru Kihara.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have been found dead after a powerful quake shook part of southwestern Japan and rescue work was continuing Wednesday morning for the missing. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon. Takaichi said many other people were injured or still missing as rescue work continued overnight.
PoliticalBloomberg Global Economics· Jul 29, 2026, 2:38 AM3LOW
Japan should cut the sales tax on food and drinks to 1% and use cash handouts to offset the remaining 1 percentage point, the chair of a cross-party panel on the issue reiterated after the group failed to reach a consensus.
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Clean clothes are essential. Around this cleanliness, a business has developed since the eighteenth century. Currently, this business is becoming more quality-oriented through the use of technology and machinery.
PoliticalBloomberg Global Economics· Jul 29, 2026, 1:30 AM3MODERATE
Japan aims to keep minimum wages rising steadily, signaling income growth across a broad spectrum of the economy remains resilient as the Bank of Japan seeks evidence that pay gains are supporting domestic demand.
The decline in domestic rice consumption is largely due to an increase in rice imports that came as domestic prices jumped in the wake of severe shortages in summer 2024 and later.
While the compromise of a second customer was just an initial step in its wider hacking campaign, it shows that the rogue agent roamed further afield than was previously known.
Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale At least five people have been killed, and nine are missing after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands. The quake – which registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale – hit at 4.27pm on Tuesday, centred on Kumamoto prefecture on the southern Kyushu island. Continue reading...
DisasterBangkok Post (Thailand)· Jul 29, 2026, 12:28 AM4MODERATE
Two women were confirmed dead and one woman was found unresponsive, local authorities said on Wednesday, hours after an explosion rocked a shopping mall on Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu following a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake.
The blast came after the area was rocked by a magnitude 7.1 quake that registered up to a shindo 7, the highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale.
Since January 2025, the Office of Refugee Resettlement has shared more than 460,000 "leads" with ICE about unaccompanied children, their sponsors and additional household members.
On the 29th as well, temperatures are expected to rise across a wide area from the Tohoku region to Kyushu and Okinawa, and there is a prospect that some areas, including earthquake-affected areas such as Kumamoto Prefecture where intense shaking of magnitude 7 was observed on the 28th, will experience extreme heat days. Please take thorough measures against heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the influence of a weather front, a "linear precipitation band imminent prediction" has been issued for the southern Izu Islands of Tokyo, as the possibility of a linear precipitation band developing within the next three hours has increased, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance.
[Reporters Chen Yun, Liao Jianing, Wu Liangyi, Huang Xulei, Lin Yiru, International News Center/Combined Report] A magnitude 7.1 strong earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan yesterday afternoon, with a shallow epicenter depth of only 10 kilometers. President Lai Ching-te posted tweets in Chinese and Japanese on the X platform, expressing sincere condolences on behalf of the Taiwanese people, and stated that Taiwan and Japan are true friends who share adversity together, and are closely monitoring the local situation and have prepared to provide assistance at any time, wishing the local residents safety and well-being. Former President Tsai Ing-…
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In recent days, several earthquakes have been recorded globally, with the most recent being the 7.1-magnitude phenomenon that affected Japan and left one dead and more than 80 injured.
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DisasterBloomberg Global Economics· Jul 28, 2026, 5:16 PM4MODERATE
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, killing at least one person, injuring dozens and damaging buildings including a shopping mall where many people were feared trapped after an explosion. Corrects to show one person confirmed dead. (Source: Bloomberg)
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 28, 2026, 3:24 PM3LOW
A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Leon Chan, 18, recounted to the South China Morning Post that she and her boyfriend had just got off a bus on the west side of Kumamoto city when the quake hit on Tuesday afternoon. The epicentre was about 20km (12.4...
TOKYO, July 28 - The Aeon mall destroyed in a post-quake explosion in southern Japan on Tuesday had just reopened last month as a new and improved shopping and entertainment complex to commemorate its recovery from a deadly tremor a decade ago.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Japan 28/07/2026 12:26 UTC, 5.6 million in 100km.. On 7/28/2026 12:26:18 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 5.6 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
Several people have been confirmed dead after the Aeto Mall shopping center collapsed on the island of Kyushu in Japan. This is reported by Reuters. The number of deaths has not been specified.
Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, leaving at least 50 people injured, with some trapped and presumed dead inside a partly collapsed shopping mall. The earthquake hit the Kumamoto prefecture on the southern Kyushu island late on Tuesday afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes and damaging roads, bridges and buildings. Continue reading...
Japanese media is reporting that there are a number of casualties following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Authorities have said people are trapped in a shopping mall after its second floor collapsed, including casualties. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
After an earthquake shook the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, more than 150,000 people have been asked to seek evacuation centers. Japanese television broadcasters report several deaths and numerous injuries.
Mohammad Naeem, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Finance and Administration of the Islamic Emirate, met on Tuesday with Japanese Ambassador to Kabul, Kenichi Matsumoto. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides discussed Afghanistan-Japan bilateral relations, areas of mutual interest, and ways to strengthen continued cooperation between Kabul and Tokyo. The Japanese […] The post Naeem, Japanese ambassador discuss continued Kabul-Tokyo cooperation first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many are feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has suspended operations at three factories in Fukuoka Prefecture due to the impact of the earthquake. The company states this is to ensure employee safety and conduct safety inspections of equipment. It is also proceeding with confirmation of damage conditions among parts suppliers and other business partners.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and leaving some trapped and others presumed dead inside a partially collapsed shopping mall. Speaking to reporters at her office in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said authorities were still assessing the full extent of the damage in the area, which was devastated by a deadly quake a decade ago. “We have already been informed that people have been injured.
HealthDW World News· Jul 28, 2026, 11:53 AM4MODERATE
Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many deaths are feared after a shopping mall partially collapsed in Kumamoto.
DisasterORF English (Austrian Broadcasting)· Jul 28, 2026, 11:48 AM4MODERATE
An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 shook Japan on Tuesday. The epicenter was located in the Kumamoto region on the southwestern main island of Kyushu. According to media reports, several people died when a ceiling collapsed in a shopping center in the city of Kashima, and many are missing.
Pranghong Seririth, Director of the Techo Sen Institute of Public Works and Transport, and ABE Keisuke, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia Tuesday reviewed the progress of an economic and social development grant project aimed at strengthening education and training in the public works and transport sector through improved learning equipment at the Techo Sen Institute of Public Works and Transport. The post Techo Sen Institute, Japan Embassy discuss development grant appeared first on Khmer Times .
EconomicBusiness Standard (India)· Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 AM4MODERATE
The US and Japan urged India at the WTO to ease agricultural export restrictions, improve trade predictability and address non-tariff barriers during its Trade Policy Review
Prime Minister Tarek Rahman sought more active cooperation from Japan in various sectors including human resource development and skill enhancement. He also called upon Japan to take initiatives in recruiting skilled healthcare workers, agricultural laborers, and drivers from Bangladesh. Japan's Prime Minister's Special Advisor Uno Yoshimasa visited Prime Minister Tarek Rahman for a courtesy meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering warnings for tsunamis and aftershocks.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 occurred in southwestern Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Kumamoto Prefecture at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, reports the Kyodo agency.
A major earthquake rocked Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and injuring at least 50 people. Speaking to reporters at her office in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the full extent of casualties and damage from the 7.1 magnitude quake was still being assessed. […]
The Japanese island of Kyushu was hit by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 on Tuesday. At least 50 people were injured and authorities called on more than 150,000 residents to evacuate, according to Reuters. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning after the earthquake, but later canceled it.
Zemljotres preliminarne jačine 7,1 po Richteru pogodio je u utorak prefekturu Kumamoto na jugu Japana, a japanska meteorološka agencija izdala je upozorenje na cunami visine do jednog metra.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southwest, prompting a tsunami alert and power outages. Learn more about the Japan earthquake and its impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-issues-tsunami-alert-after-7-1-magnitude-quake/
The Japanese super popular band Mrs. GREEN APPLE celebrated their 10th debut anniversary last year. In addition to holding a massive dome tour that mobilized 550,000 people across 5 venues, they achieved the "three-peat" myth at the Japan Record Awards with "Darling" at year-end, with their popularity continuing to rise.
At least 50 people have been taken to hospital after a powerful earthquake in southern Japan. Twelve buildings have collapsed, reports the public broadcasting company NHK.
Japanski pisac Keigo Higašino, poznat po kriminalističkim romanima i dobitnik brojnih književnih nagrada, preminuo je u 68. godini, saopštila je u ponedeljak izdavačka kuća Kodanša.
TOKYO - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering warnings for tsunamis and aftershocks.
Chinese officials called on Japan to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident in March when a military second lieutenant with a knife rushed into this diplomatic facility.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering warnings for tsunamis and aftershocks.
Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Japan 28/07/2026 08:18 UTC, 5 million in 100km.. On 7/28/2026 8:18:54 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
«Nous voulons apporter un véhicule pratique et un plaisir sans précédent à toutes les personnes à travers le Japon grâce à notre technologie», a assuré le président de BYD Japan, Liu Xueliang.
An earthquake occurred around 5:08 PM on the 28th. The areas where seismic intensity of 3 or higher is currently being observed are as follows: ▼Seismic intensity 5-lower in the Kumamoto area of Kumamoto Prefecture and the Amakusa/Ashikita region of Kumamoto Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 4 in the Shimabara Peninsula and the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture.
The Japanese government issues emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Japan's southern Kyushu island
TOKYO, July 28 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has been registered in southern Japan, according to Reuters. – Then there are strong tremors in the area, says Björn Lund, university lecturer in seismology at Uppsala University. A tsunami warning has been issued off the island of Kyushu.
A tsunami warning has been issued after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Kumamoto prefecture, not far from Nagasaki, on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, Reuters reports. There have been no reports of damage to people or buildings so far. Japanese authorities have also issued a tsunami and earthquake warning for several prefectures on the island.
The draft 2027 budget, which the government may still amend, shows outlays for munitions at around €9.6 billion in 2027, down from €11 billion in 2026.
Recently, Lexus's flagship SUV RX test vehicles were spotted on the Nürburgring circuit. The mid-cycle refresh is expected to be launched in autumn this year. Japanese media reports indicate that the new RX will feature a completely redesigned front fascia, with the grille guard undergoing significant changes in particular.
A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 to lift the low birth rate, according to official data.
The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz Governments in Asia are scrambling to avoid their second major energy crisis in six months, as another maritime chokepoint in the Middle East faces a violent blockade, leaving only the Suez canal completely open for the free movement of gulf oil. Countries like Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and South Korea – which rely on Middle East oil for up to 90% of their imports – are working to secure supplies after Yemen’s Houthis launched a blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping passing through the Bab al-Mandab strait, which forms the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Continue reading...
A boat capsized in the offshore waters of Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, where relocation work on a U.S. military base is underway. In an accident that resulted in the deaths of two people, including a female high school student on a school trip, the Japan Coast Guard has been conducting searches of Doshisha International High School, which the student attended, on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and injury, based on a complaint filed by the student's bereaved family, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
In January of last year, a large-scale road subsidence accident occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, which was attributed to corrosion of sewage pipes. The national government has asked local authorities to conduct emergency repair work on high-priority locations by the end of February next year at the latest. As it approaches a year and a half since the accident on the 28th, among the target municipalities in Saitama Prefecture, 16 cities and towns, accounting for 76%, say it will be difficult to complete countermeasures by the deadline, highlighting the difficulties of carrying out work while sewage continues to flow.
Who are the most famous Japanese actresses? Japanese actresses are conquering the Japanese film industry by showcasing their impressive skills and talents.
A Japanese company launched a refrigerated cabin to prevent cases of heat stroke in a country where temperatures exceed 40 degrees and hospital admissions skyrocket. It costs eight thousand euros.
Former MLB and NPB player Tadahito Iguchi, who won titles in both leagues and later managed the Chiba Lotte Marines, is an ideal choice for the job. The post Analysis | Tadahito Iguchi Brings Strong Credentials to New Job as Samurai Japan Manager first appeared on JAPAN Forward .
A 76-year-old Japanese Buddhist monk has called on monks and followers of Buddhism around the world to gather at Pakistan’s … Read More The post Japanese Monk Calls For Peace Prayer At Taxila appeared first on ProPakistani .
People in Japan are turning to cooling gadgets and changing daily routines as an intense heatwave disrupts sports events and sends thousands to hospital.
An unspecified event has affected multiple countries including France, Seychelles, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, Micronesia, Denmark, Sweden, India, and Japan, though no further details about the nature or impact of the event are provided.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi dismissed speculation about a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of the fall Diet session, saying there was nothing to comment on at this time.
HealthSouth China Morning Post· Jul 27, 2026, 9:19 AM3MODERATE
Five young Pallas’s cats, dubbed the world’s grumpiest feline for their sullen facial expressions, went on display at a zoo in Japan on Thursday. Kobe Animal Kingdom put the four males and one female, all born in May at the facility, on public viewing last week. The animals are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species and are native to the dry, rocky areas of Central Asia.
The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, constructed with Japanese aid, has opened with access initially restricted to emergency vehicles as authorities implement toll and safety regulations.
A baseball player hit a home run, ending a 14-game stretch without one, while continuing his recovery from a strained right hamstring that kept him out for 35 games.
Japanese labor unions are pushing for a record ¥75 wage hike, but employer groups warn that smaller companies may face financial strain due to economic fallout from the Middle East conflict.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi defended her government's handling of high prices and livelihood support during intense Diet budget committee deliberations, telling opposition lawmakers that these issues remain top priorities while signaling readiness to deploy reserve funds and monitor Middle East developments.
Investors are increasingly betting on a Japanese memory chipmaker as part of a broader surge in AI-related investments funneled through leveraged ETFs, now a $270 billion market segment.
<p>COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Andruw Jones will be most remembered for his 12 seasons as a stunning center fielder and 10-time Gold Glove winner with the Braves. But he thinks fondly about playing the 2010 season with the White Sox near the end of his career.</p><p>‘‘I love Chicago,’’ Jones said during a media session Saturday at the Clark Sports Center.</p><p>How much does he love Chicago?</p><p>‘‘Two years ago, I wanted to go to the Chicago Cubs and watch a game [at Wrigley Field] against the Braves,’’ he said.
The head of the Tsukui Yamayuri-en residential facility in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, expressed ongoing grief on the 10th anniversary of an unspecified past tragedy.
Japan tightened its rules for bicycles in April, adding some new regulations and introducing fines for infractions. A traffic expert takes a look at different traffic scenarios to clarify things and help cyclists safely navigate the roads.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that approximately 100 mm of intense rain fell in the vicinity of Nyuzen Town in Toyama Prefecture within an hour, indicating an imminent risk of disaster. A weather warning has been issued urging safety precautions.
PoliticalSt. Louis Post-Dispatch· Jul 26, 2026, 5:30 PM3LOW
The mayor of Yawata, Japan became the first sitting Japanese mayor to take maternity leave, highlighting a lack of existing leave protocols for mayors despite city employee maternity benefits.
The Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan are approaching critical policy decisions as rising oil prices, inflation risks, and tariffs complicate the global economic outlook.
El incendio de un colchón, el cual habrían prendido voluntariamente, terminó con la vida de una mujer de 28 años dentro de una vivienda del barrio Popular, nororiente de Medellín. Fueron 10 días los que agonizó la víctima de este hecho, que inicialmente se pensó que era accidental, pero las autoridades ya lo manejan como un homicidio. La muerte de Priscilla Barrientos Londoño ocurrió a la 1:30 de la tarde del pasado sábado en el Hospital San Vicente Fundación, de Medellín, a donde fue trasladada desde el pasado 15 de julio, cuando se produjo la conflagración dentro de su vivienda, ubicada en la calle 121 con la carrera 42BB, en este barrio de la comuna 1 (Popular).
UNESCO has added several new sites to its World Heritage List, including Mount Olympus in Greece, the D-day landing beaches in Normandy, and ancient Japanese capitals, along with South Sudan's Boma-Badingilo landscape.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that approximately 100 mm of intense rain fell in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, within one hour, leading to warnings of imminent disaster and calls for safety.
UNESCO inscribed several new cultural heritage sites onto its World Heritage List, including the Normandy beaches where Allied forces landed in 1944, Greece's Mount Olympus, and ancient Japanese cities Asuka and Fujiwara.
On the morning of the 26th, three people, including a father and son, were swept away by waves while swimming in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The father, in his 50s, was confirmed dead after being taken to the hospital, while the son and another man who attempted to help sustained minor injuries.
26 July 2026, The parents of a 28-year-old Thai woman detained at Fukuoka Airport in Japan after crystal methamphetamine was allegedly found hidden in a coffee packet have appealed for authorities to investigate the person who hired her to carry the parcel. The woman, identified as Juthathip, 28, travelled to Japan on 11 July with […] The post Thai parents say daughter was duped into carrying crystal meth appeared first on Khaosod English .
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Vũ Đình Duân defeated a Japanese opponent to win the Hoiana Aquaman Vietnam 2026 tournament on the morning of July 26, leveraging strong relay and timing skills in the final leg.
Authorities evacuated more than 340,000 people and suspended work and rail services due to severe weather forecasts, signaling a major weather emergency.
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After the Palace Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara were included, the total number of cultural heritage sites, both man-made and natural, in Japan reached 27
An Italian long jumper claimed their 10th national title at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, despite judges missing a false start, which the athlete admitted they should have been penalized for.
An invasive species known as the 'Kurabikatsuyakamikiri' is causing widespread damage to cherry and plum trees across Japan, with reports indicating that at least 37,000 trees have been affected. Local governments are taking action to prevent hazards from potential fallen trees.
Japan's Meteorological Agency recorded unprecedented one-hour rainfall of 110 millimeters near Usui City in Yamanashi Prefecture and issued an emergency weather bulletin warning of imminent disaster risks, urging residents to take protective measures.
HealthPremium Times Nigeria· Jul 25, 2026, 8:13 AM4MODERATE
Ondo State recorded the highest burden, contributing 30 per cent of confirmed cases, followed by Bauchi with 25 per cent, Taraba with 14 per cent, Edo with 10 per cent and Benue with six per cent. The post Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .