A strong earthquake occurred in Japan
An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude occurred in the center of Japan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
22.08.2026
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
Shaking registered lower 5 on Japan's seven-point seismic scale. There was no risk of a tsunami.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Two workers were found unconscious at a chemical plant in Japan
Two workers who were polishing a pot at a depth of about two meters were found unconscious at the Light Chemical Industry chemical plant in Yasu, Japan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
22.08.2026
Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak
Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climbA man who abandoned his seven-year-old son on Mount Fuji in Japan after the boy compl
World
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Japan eyes fiscal 2027 assumed bond interest rate at 3.8%
The rate, used to calculate the government's debt-servicing costs, is expected to be raised significantly from 3% in the fiscal 2026 budget.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
U.S.-sanctioned ICC head warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’
In her first public comments since the sanctions, International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said she was "not surprised" by the move.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Japan dad ditches 7-year-old for hours to climb Mount Fuji
The boy was found alone on a hiking route on Thursday and taken into police custody, a local police officer in Shizuoka Prefecture said Saturday.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia
Tokyo did not criticize or lodge a protest against the U.S. sanctions on the ICC president or take measures after the Russian leader's trip to a Japanese-claimed island.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show
The Justice Ministry axed the tie-up with "Badly In Love," which features ex-juvenile delinquents, following backlash against what some called the glorification of crimes.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Japan’s breast cancer screening rules take a big, belated step forward
In June, the health ministry revealed that breast cancer screenings would require doctors to notify patients that they had dense tissue — a potential early warning sign of cancer.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
World
cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
World
cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
Russia conducts missile tests on disputed islands as Japan protests drills
The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese so
World
euronews.com
21.08.2026
BYD’s tiny car has a big mission in Japan
The Shenzhen-based firm is the first foreign player to make a dedicated effort to tackle the boxy kei jidosha, or light car, a quintessentially Japanese vehicle category.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Facial recognition technology coming into wider use in Japan
Concerns about privacy violations persist, making thorough user information management essential.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Taiwan, Japan and U.S. encouraged to cooperate more on tech
At a recent conference in Tokyo, officials from the U.S. and Taiwan noted the need to work together.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Japan moves to scrap Cool Japan Fund while pushing content grants
The fund had accumulated losses of approximately ¥54 billion by the end of fiscal 2025.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Japan executes a man convicted of setting fire that killed 5 at a pachinko parlor in Osaka
Japan says it has executed a man convicted of killing five people after setting fire to a pachinko parlor in 2009
World
abcnews.com
21.08.2026
Japanese inflation picks up as Iran war disruption bites
Accelerating price growth raises expectations on BoJ to increase rates at September meeting
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026