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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage in a key co

One dead, damage reported after 7.8-magnitude quake hits south Philippines

Finland tests early-warning system detecting threats to subsea cables

Baltic Sea undersea telecommunications cables, power connections and gas pipelines have been damaged in several incidents since Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine in 2022.

Japan coastlines under tsunami advisory after strong quake off Philippines

The advisory was issued for coastal areas in Ibaraki, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Wakayama, Kochi, Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures.

Amaguri is an aptly named sweetheart

Like her name, which is Japanese for "sweet chestnut," Amaguri is a sweetheart and considers anyone who pays attention to her to be a new friend.

Dodgers erupt for 9-run first as Yamamoto dominates over 8 innings in 9-2 rout of Angels

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters over eight dominant innings, Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homered to highlight a

Japan sees surge in home electrical repair fraud netting victims through online ads

TOKYO -- Recently, damage caused by unscrupulous contractors exploiting everyday household problems has been on the rise in Japan. One of the most pro

Retro Japan: Greenhouse in Nagoya once called 'the greatest crystal palace in the East'

NAGOYA -- The Front-Greenhouse at Higashiyama Botanical Garden in this central Japan city's Chikusa Ward is the oldest surviving public greenhouse in

In Matsuyama, sushi more than worth the pilgrimage

When chef Koji Takahira took over Kurumasushi from his father, he also transitioned to serving Edomae-style "nigiri" sushi — a move that has paid dividends.

Takaichi faces heat over defamatory campaign video scandal

A report claims that her campaign posted defamatory videos of her rivals on social media during election time. The release of audio recordings has intensified the controversy.

‘Fujiko’ is a stirring portrayal of a scrappy single mom

Yuki Katayama shines as the titular character in "Fujiko," a film about a woman's quest for autonomy in the 1970s and '80s.

Japan electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business merger

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co. and Edion Corp., another key company in the industry, said Friday t

Japan sets target to significantly reduce damage from a Tokyo inland quake

The government will undertake measures over the next decade to reduce by more than half the estimated number of deaths and destroyed buildings due to such a quake.

Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape

Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across the world's most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern could inflict more damage.

Why Amazon has struggled to crack India

India, fast-growing and democratic, was supposed to be the ultimate proof that the Amazon model would succeed outside the U.S. and a handful of smaller industrialized countries.

UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle found damaged after Typhoon Jangmi

KOBE (Kyodo) -- The exterior wall of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in western Japan, has been found damaged, likely due to strong winds

Editorial: Japan's new disaster alerts must prompt timely evacuations

Typhoon Jangmi recently passed through Japan, prompting a "Level 5 Emergency Warning" for river flooding in Wakayama Prefecture, and "Level 4 Urgent W

Electronics retailers Yamada and Edion eye business integration

Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

Body found in river confirmed as suspect in Hyogo double murder case

Kenji Oyama, 42, had been wanted on suspicion of killing a 52-year-old woman and her 74-year-old mother at their home last month.

Japan electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration: source

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co. and Edion Corp., another key player in the sector, are planning to