Topic: Japan
Japan quake: 48 killed, rescue workers underway
At least 48 people were killed in a series of earthquakes that struck Japan on New Year's Day, according to reports.
The biggest quake of magnitude 7.6 erupted...
Book review: ‘Kitchen’ by Banana Yoshimoto
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto is a book that I heard a lot about. This book is also one of the reasons that I visited...
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese PM, dies after being shot during election speech
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, public broadcaster NHK said.
Japan: Red alert for Fukushima nuclear plant after earthquake
A series of earthquakes off the coast of Japan on Wednesday triggered a tsunami advisory for Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures—just over 11 years after the region...
COVID-19: Tokyo Olympics fans to need vaccination or virus test
Tokyo Olympics fans may have to be vaccinated or test negative before being allowed into venues, a Japanese newspaper report said.
Japan approves first COVID-19 vaccine with Olympics in sight
Japan approved its first COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for mass inoculations as the nation prepares to host the postponed 2020 Olympics.
