News & Insights Across Asia
Japan issues emergency warnings as Typhoon Shanshan approaches, with residents ordered to evacuate and major companies like Toyota closing factories in anticipation of one of the strongest storms to hit the region.
Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan, injuring nine and prompting evacuation orders for over 800,000 residents. Transport services are disrupted, and Toyota halts production at all 14 plants.
Japan marks the first anniversary of its Fukushima wastewater discharge into the Pacific Ocean amid ongoing domestic and international concerns over environmental and health impacts.
One year after Japan began releasing nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, 55,000 tonnes have been discharged, sparking ongoing domestic and international concerns over environmental impacts.
China urges Japan to establish an independent, effective, and long-term international monitoring system for the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new leader on September 27 following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision not to seek re-election. Campaigning begins on September 12.
Japan lifts week-old ‘megaquake’ warning but urges continued vigilance as earthquake risks remain, says disaster management minister Yoshifumi Matsumura.
Japan stays vigilant for a potential mega earthquake along the Nankai Trough, emphasizing preparedness and monitoring seismic activity.
A 25-tonne radioactive water leak has been detected at Fukushima’s Reactor Unit 2. TEPCO assures the public there’s no environmental risk as investigations begin.
Japan and South Korea are enduring relentless heat waves with temperatures nearing 40°C, prompting health alerts and safety measures across both nations.
Japanese citizens express concern after reports of a tainted water leak at U.S. Yokota Air Base were allegedly kept secret by the government under U.S. orders.
Heavy rain in Japan over the past week has caused floods and landslides, disrupting transportation and forcing residents to seek shelter. Four people are missing as of Friday, including two police officers.
Japan reports a surge in ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ infections with over 1,100 cases confirmed. Five pregnant or postpartum women have died since last July, raising public health concerns.
Three people are missing after a massive landslide struck Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, early Friday, burying homes and prompting urgent evacuation efforts.
A newly unveiled document reveals details about Unit 731, a Japanese germ warfare unit during WWII, exposing their collaboration in plague experiments and bacteriological warfare.
Japanese health supplement maker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is investigating 76 additional deaths possibly linked to its cholesterol-lowering red yeast rice tablets, known as ‘Benikoji’.
Japan has reported over 1,000 cases of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in 2024, marking a significant increase in this severe bacterial infection and raising public health concerns.
In Japan, AI-powered apps like CatsMe! are transforming cat care by using facial recognition to monitor health, reflecting pets’ growing role in households amid societal changes.
Japan secured a significant 3-1 victory over the Chinese mainland team at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Macao, with captain Sarina Koga scoring a game-high 25 points.
Japan’s Yuto Katsuragawa shot a final-round 63 to win the ISPS Handa Golf Championship, marking the return of the DP World Tour to Japan and solidifying his position as a rising star in golf.