Tokyo: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on Richter scale shook Japan’s northeast region on Monday night, reported Reuters.

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Rapidus Corp., a Tokyo-based chip manufacturing startup, reportedly plans to build a fab capable of making 1.4-nanometer processors.

China advises citizens against Japan travel due to PM Takaichi's Taiwan comments, which China sees as interference, prompting a "strong protest." Some Chinese airlines offer refunds for Japan flights ...

The phenomenon called northern lights, or aurora realis, was observed in Rikubetsu, Hokkaido, on Nov. 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Rikubetsu Space and Earth Science Museum)(Kyodo) SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- ...

Just when you think Japan has more than enough adorable mascots and characters, one has stolen the spotlight. Bird watching is a popular pastime in Japan as diligent conservation efforts and the ...

A strong earthquake hit eastern areas of Hokkaido Prefecture in the early hours of Saturday, with authorities warning that more could be in store for Japan's northernmost prefecture. The temblor ...

The Hokkaido government on Wednesday reported the first case of bird flu in the country this season following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in the town of ...

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Residents are protesting a planned housing facility for foreign workers, exposing the conflict between Japan’s need for labor and anxieties over immigration. The economy of Kutchan, a town on Japan’s ...

Want to enjoy the flavor of brisket without buying a large, expensive cut of meat? This method shows you how to cook tri tip using the low and slow brisket technique. With the right timing and ...

Sir Keir Starmer watches an exercise by troops in the Hague ahead of attending the Nato Summit. The Prime Minister witnesses a demonstration by UK-Netherlands Joint Amphibious Force at the marines ...