Marines and coastguard to take part in drills, months after Japanese media reported mainland military planned an exercise simulating invasion of the islets.
Rose North, 84: Hong Kong islander who escaped near starvation
When, after 18 days of fierce fighting, the governor of Hong Kong surrendered to the Japanese on December 25, 1941, many of the region’s Chinese Hong Kong residents sought refuge on the mainland. For …
Japan operator says human error caused Mauritius oil spill
The Japanese operator of a bulk carrier that struck a coral reef and caused an extensive oil spill off the coast of Mauritius said Friday that the accident occurred after the …
Japan snowstorm: ‘I had to eat snow’
I had to eat snow’ Up Next, Heavy snow causes havoc in Japan. Video, 00:00:55Heavy snow causes havoc in Japan Record snowfall in Japan. Video, 00:00:30Record snowfall in Japan. Video, 00:01:05US …
Massive Snowstorm Hits Japan, Trapping More Than 1,000 Cars On A Highway
“As time went by, the cars got buried,” said a driver. “I was really scared.” Japan’s Self-Defense Forces distributed food, blankets and fuel to the stranded, and worked with shovels to free vehicles.
Japan councillor ‘crushed’ after alleging assault
A former local councillor in Japan has spoken out against perceived sexism, after she was voted out of office in a town referendum after making sexual assault allegations against the mayor.Shoko Arai …
Up to 7 feet of snow slams Japan, stranding 1,000 motorists
While parts of the Northeast U.S. were getting buried by more than three feet (or around a meter) of snow earlier this week, the high terrain of Japan dealt with about twice that much. Extreme …
Japan: Snow traps 1,000 drivers in frozen traffic jam
Rescuers are trying to free more than 1,000 vehicles which have been stranded on a highway overnight after a heavy snow storm struck Japan. Self-defence forces distributed food, fuel and blankets to …
Japan snowstorm: 1,000 people stuck overnight in 9-mile traffic jam
More than 1,000 people in Japan spent Thursday night stuck on a highway in their cars, waiting out a traffic jam with little food or water during a heavy snowstorm.
Japan councilwomen says ouster shows gender bias in politics
A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault said Friday her case highlights the problems …