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Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades

Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades

Thousands of people evacuated from parts of northern Japan as the country's largest wildfire in three decades raged unabated Sunday after killing at least one person, officials said.
Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow

Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow

Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea qualify for U20 World Cup

Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea qualify for U20 World Cup

Japan records biggest jump in foreign workers

Japan records biggest jump in foreign workers

Japan saw its biggest year-on-year jump in foreign workers since records began, government data showed Friday, as the country seeks to address labor shortages exacerbated by its aging population.
January 31, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Japan sinkhole grows to almost Olympic pool length

Japan sinkhole grows to almost Olympic pool length

Emergency workers in Japan began building a ramp Friday to try and reach a 74-year-old truck driver who has not been heard from since his vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole this week.
January 31, 2025 | 01:27 am PT
Large fire breaks out in Osaka near tourist landmark Tsutenkaku Tower

Large fire breaks out in Osaka near tourist landmark Tsutenkaku Tower

A large fire broke out at a commercial building near a famous tourist landmark, Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka in western Japan, local TV footage showed on Tuesday.
January 21, 2025 | 04:48 pm PT
Record number of ramen shops shutter in Japan amid rising costs

Record number of ramen shops shutter in Japan amid rising costs

A record number of ramen shop operators in Japan went bankrupt in 2024 as many hesitated to hike prices above 1,000 yen (US$6.4) despite surging costs.
January 19, 2025 | 09:38 pm PT
World's most favorite travel destination hits record 36.8 million tourists in 2024

World's most favorite travel destination hits record 36.8 million tourists in 2024

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.
January 16, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Ex-employee of Japan’s largest bank MUFG arrested for allegedly stealing 20kg of gold

Ex-employee of Japan’s largest bank MUFG arrested for allegedly stealing 20kg of gold

A former employee of the MUFG Bank has been arrested for allegedly stealing 20 kilograms of gold bullion worth 260 million yen (US$1.6 million) from customers’ safe deposit boxes.
January 15, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
6.8-magnitude quake strikes Japan, prompts tsunami alert

6.8-magnitude quake strikes Japan, prompts tsunami alert

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck south-western Japan late on Jan 13, causing two small tsunamis in the area, but no damage was reported.
January 13, 2025 | 06:30 pm PT
Japan’s high-end condos cost 10 years of average salary

Japan’s high-end condos cost 10 years of average salary

New condos in Japan are now priced at more than 10 times the country’s average annual salary, a study has found.
December 31, 2024 | 06:18 pm PT
Heavy snow in Japan disrupts holiday air traffic

Heavy snow in Japan disrupts holiday air traffic

Heavy snow in Japan's northern region cancelled dozens of flights Tuesday as millions of families were returning home to spend the New Year holiday with their loved ones.
December 31, 2024 | 06:17 pm PT
Job firms struggle to hire guest workers for Japan due to illegal recruitment practices

Job firms struggle to hire guest workers for Japan due to illegal recruitment practices

Major Vietnamese labor export companies are struggling to find workers for Japan since illegal middlemen recruit them in large numbers and “sell” them to large firms.
December 22, 2024 | 03:38 pm PT
Hanoi-HCMC remains world’s 4th busiest domestic air route

Hanoi-HCMC remains world’s 4th busiest domestic air route

Hanoi-HCMC remained the world’s fourth busiest domestic flight route in 2024, according to a ranking list by aviation intelligence firm OAG.
December 17, 2024 | 08:01 pm PT
Quiz: Which is the best Asian city for expats in 2024?

Quiz: Which is the best Asian city for expats in 2024?

The best city in Asia for expats has 1.86 million non-residents, which include foreign workers and international students, as of June 2024.
December 15, 2024 | 03:06 pm PT
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