Tens of thousands of households were without water after the earthquake in southern Japan
About 26,500 households in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island, Japan, are still without water supply after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck on July 28.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's a
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
14.08.2026
Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded
At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture
Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning f
World
euronews.com
14.08.2026
NHK: Japan considers response to Putin's visit to Kuril Islands
The Japanese government is studying options for possible responses to Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the southern part of the Kuril Islands.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning
Torrential rain pummeled eastern Japan on Thursday, triggering landslides and power outages and prompting the weather authority to issue its highest-level heavy rain warning for the region for the fir
Science
phys.org
13.08.2026
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the di
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running | Editorial
A cheap currency helps finance the US tech boom. Washington is intervening because allies matter only when they are usefulJapan’s yen has slid back towards 160 to the dollar, despite last month’s extr
Finance
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Two workers who died in quake-hit Japan mall were sent in to get cash
A Japanese company has admitted that two workers, who died in a shopping mall explosion following powerful earthquake.
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Japan earthquake: What we know so far
Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
World
bbc.co.uk
28.07.2026
Carlo Ancelotti: "The Japanese national team is not an easy opponent"
The Japanese national football team is not an easy opponent.
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.06.2026
Casemiro was the best player of the Brazil-Japan game
The best player of the 1/16 final match between Brazil and Japan in the world football championship has been determined.
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.06.2026
Brazil plays Japan at World Cup knockouts: Vinicius, prediction and lineups
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.
World
aljazeera.com
29.06.2026
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
World
aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
Japan weighs deploying forces to demine the Strait of Hormuz
Japan is considering sending its navy to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire.
World
aljazeera.com
24.06.2026
Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener
Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.
World
aljazeera.com
15.06.2026
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
World
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.
World
aljazeera.com
31.05.2026
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
World
bbc.com
31.05.2026
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
World
aljazeera.com
21.05.2026