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Japan: M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Ibaraki, Shaking Tokyo and Surrounding Areas

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the southern Ibaraki Prefecture area at around 10:06 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, sending tremors across a wide area including Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued following the quake.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Paint Tokyo Pink as Spring Arrives 2

Cherry blossoms have been in bloom across Tokyo's parks and roadsides, painting the city in soft shades of pink and bringing joy to residents enjoying the fleeting beauty of spring. Over the weekend, crowds of people flocked to the streets and parks to enjoy hanami, the traditional custom of viewing cherry blossoms in full bloom.

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Japan: Tokyo Peace Fest Draws 1,400 in Protest Against Constitutional Revision and War

Around 1,400 people gathered near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, for a rally called "Peace Fest — No to War and Dictatorship," where participants sang anime songs related to peace and called for peace and constitutionalism. Demonstrators protested against Prime Minister Takaichi's push for constitutional revision and the incident involving a Self-Defense Forces member who entered the Chinese Embassy.

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Japan: Vehicle Fire on Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Causes Multiple Road Closures

A vehicle caught fire on the Metropolitan Expressway near Sangenjaya Exit in central Tokyo on Friday, March 27, at around 6:05 p.m., causing closures on multiple sections including the Shibuya Route and the Central Circular Route.

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Japan: Thousands Gather in Tokyo to Oppose Constitutional Amendment and Hormuz Deployment

Around 24,000 people gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Wednesday, March 25, to protest against war and constitutional revision, calling for the protection of Japan's pacifist constitution and urging the government not to deploy the Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz. Demonstrators holding placards and colorful glow sticks in various shapes filled the streets in scenes resembling an outdoor concert.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Season Officially Begins, Five Days Ahead of Average

Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially began on Thursday, March 19, after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed blooms on the sample Somei-yoshino tree at Yasukuni Shrine, five days earlier than the average year.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision 2

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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Japan: Giant Underground Pipe Shoots 13 Meters Above Ground in Osaka

On Wednesday, March 11, a large underground steel pipe suddenly protruded about 13 meters above the ground below the elevated Shin-Midosuji road in the Umeda district of Osaka, prompting traffic restrictions in the surrounding area. The cause of the incident remains under investigation and no injuries have been reported.

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Gasoline prices surging in Japan

A motorist fills gasoline at a gas station in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on March 12, 2026, as retail gasoline prices are surging amid the Middle East crisis.

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Gasoline prices surging in Japan

A motorist fills gasoline at a gas station in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on March 12, 2026, as retail gasoline prices are surging amid the Middle East crisis.

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Gasoline prices surging in Japan

A price board at a gas station in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward shows regular gasoline prices at 185 yen ($1.17) per liter on March 12, 2026, up sharply amid the Middle East crisis.

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Gasoline prices surging in Japan

A price board at a gas station in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward shows regular gasoline prices at 185 yen ($1.17) per liter on March 12, 2026, up sharply amid the Middle East crisis.

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Gasoline prices surging in Japan

A price board at a gas station in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward shows regular gasoline prices at 185 yen ($1.17) per liter on March 12, 2026, up sharply amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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Japan: Massive Crowding at Stations After Knife Scare on Saikyo Line

17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to walk along the tracks and causing massive crowding at stations as commuters were left stranded.

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Japan: Teen Arrested Over Knife on Tokyo Train as Passengers Evacuate onto Tracks

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to evacuate onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station.

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Illustration - Tronche - North-Hospital

A woman is lying on a stretcher in a hospital ward corridor. France, Isere, la Tronche, January 11, 2026. Illustration of North Hospital in la Tronche. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Tronche - North-Hospital

A corridor in a cardiac surgery ward. Illustration of the La Tronche hospital. France, Isere, La Tronche, January 10, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Tronche - North-Hospital

A patient is reading the newspaper in his room, he is in the cardiac surgery ward after heart surgery. Illustration of the La Tronche hospital. France, Isere, La Tronche, January 10, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 7

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 6

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 5

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 4

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 2

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 3

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Large Swarm of Fish Appears in Osaka’s Dotonbori River

An unusual sight was seen in the Dotonbori River, Minami district of central Osaka, on Thursday, December 18, as a large number of fish filled the river. According to experts, "It is possible that mullet, which are sensitive to temperature changes, have escaped to a relatively warmer place in response to the drop in water temperature."

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 2

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Vietnam: Sudden Downpour Triggers Severe Flooding in Dong Nai

A sudden downpour on Monday, November 24, caused severe flooding and traffic disruption on major highways in Dong Nai. Reports noted motorbikes being swept away and mud and debris washing into the streets.

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Femme It Forward Give Her FlowHERS Gala - LA

Jordan Ward arrives at the 4th Annual Femme It Forward 'Give Her FlowHERS' Awards Gala 2025 held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 21, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Femme It Forward's 4th Annual Give Her FlowHERS Gala - USA

Jordan Ward At The Femme It Forward's 4th Annual Give Her FlowHERS Gala -At The Beverly Hilton Hotel In Beverly Hills CA, USA on November 21, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Femme It Forward's 4th Annual Give Her FlowHERS Gala - USA

Jordan Ward At The Femme It Forward's 4th Annual Give Her FlowHERS Gala -At The Beverly Hilton Hotel In Beverly Hills CA, USA on November 21, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko practices sign language commentary for a marathon race at Deaflympics Square, a multi-purpose hub for the Tokyo Deaflympics, in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko practices sign language commentary for a marathon race at Deaflympics Square, a multi-purpose hub for the Tokyo Deaflympics, in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 19, 2025.

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World Prematurity Day

17.11.2025, Paide. The windows at the maternity ward of JÃ¤rvamaa hospital turned purple to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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World Prematurity Day

17.11.2025, Paide. The windows at the maternity ward of JÃ¤rvamaa hospital turned purple to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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World Prematurity Day

17.11.2025, Paide. The windows at the maternity ward of JÃ¤rvamaa hospital turned purple to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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World Prematurity Day

17.11.2025, Paide. The windows at the maternity ward of JÃ¤rvamaa hospital turned purple to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / JÃ¤rva Teataja

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BASKET - Euroleague - EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Olympiakos Pireus

Tysin Ward (Olympiacos Piraeus) during EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Olympiakos Pireus, Basketball Euroleague match in Assago (MI), Italy, November 14 2025

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BASKET - Euroleague - EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Olympiakos Pireus

Tysin Ward (Olympiacos Piraeus) & Stefano Tonut (EA7 Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano) during EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Olympiakos Pireus, Basketball Euroleague match in Assago (MI), Italy, November 14 2025

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BASKET - Euroleague - EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Olympiakos Pireus

Tysin Ward (Olympiacos Piraeus) during EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Olympiakos Pireus, Basketball Euroleague match in Assago (MI), Italy, November 14 2025

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Japan sushi chain holds simultaneous tuna-cutting shows

Japanese sushi restaurant chain Choushimaru Co. holds a tuna-cutting show at an outlet in Tokyo's Nerima Ward on Nov. 1, 2025. Guiness World Records recognized the chain for the highest number of simultaneous tuna-cutting shows after it held them at all 71 of its outlets in the Tokyo metropolitan area.