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Corroborated stories featuring this entity · 45
A 49‑year‑old woman named Masae Sakurai was arrested on Monday on suspicion of injuring a 42‑year‑old woman by sewing her lips together.
A 49‑year‑old woman named Masae Sakurai was arrested on Monday on suspicion of injuring a 42‑year‑old woman by sewing her lips together.
chinajapanothersea
The lips were sewn shut using a needle and thread.
chinaother
Haruki Murakami's new book went on sale in Japan on Friday.
Haruki Murakami's new book went on sale in Japan on Friday.
indiajapanotherturkey
The novel features a female protagonist.
indiajapanotherturkey
Short‑sellers are targeting the yen.
Governor Yasutomo Suzuki approved construction of the Shizuoka stretch of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev project
Governor Yasutomo Suzuki approved construction of the Shizuoka stretch of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev project
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Construction of the Shizuoka stretch of the maglev line is set to begin
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Governor Yasutomo Suzuki told the Shizuoka prefectural assembly on Tuesday that he will allow Central Japan Railway Co. to begin construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Nagoya.
Governor Yasutomo Suzuki told the Shizuoka prefectural assembly on Tuesday that he will allow Central Japan Railway Co. to begin construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Nagoya.
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Former Governor Heita Kawakatsu opposed the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project since 2017 over environmental impact concerns, including possible reduced water flow in the Oi River.
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The Japan Tourism Agency plans to notify local governments that they may effectively ban private lodging (minpaku) in certain areas through ordinances to protect residential areas from noise, garbage and other nuisances.
The Japan Tourism Agency plans to notify local governments that they may effectively ban private lodging (minpaku) in certain areas through ordinances to protect residential areas from noise, garbage and other nuisances.
japanother
The notice to be sent later this month would mark a reversal of the agency's longstanding stance that banning private lodging is inappropriate from the viewpoint of promoting the service.
other
Haruki Murakami's new book titled "The Tale of Kaho" went on sale in Japan on Friday.
Haruki Murakami's new book titled "The Tale of Kaho" went on sale in Japan on Friday.
japanotherturkey
Dozens of enthusiastic fans marked the release of the novel at a countdown event at a major Tokyo bookstore at midnight.
otherturkey
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted northeastern Japan (Iwate Prefecture coast) on June 28, 2026.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted northeastern Japan (Iwate Prefecture coast) on June 28, 2026.
india
No tsunami warning or risk was issued for the magnitude 6.1 earthquake.
india
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan (Iwate Prefecture).
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan (Iwate Prefecture).
india
No tsunami warning or alert was issued for the magnitude 6.1 earthquake.
india
The yen hit its weakest level against the US dollar since July 2024.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck northeastern Japan (specifically the Iwate coast/Prefecture) on June 28, 2026.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck northeastern Japan (specifically the Iwate coast/Prefecture) on June 28, 2026.
india
No tsunami warning was issued for the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in northeastern Japan on June 28, 2026.
india
The yen hit its weakest level against the US dollar since July 2024.
The yen fell to its weakest level against the US dollar since July 2024.
The yen's decline is attributed to Japan's high national debt limiting its ability to raise interest rates aggressively.
The yen's decline is attributed to Japan's high national debt limiting its ability to raise interest rates aggressively.
chinaother
The yen traded above 160 to the US dollar.
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China's Ministry of Commerce imposed export controls on 20 Japanese entities.
China's Ministry of Commerce imposed export controls on 20 Japanese entities.
chinajapanother
China imposed export controls on a total of 40 Japanese entities.
indiairanother
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck northeastern Japan (specifically the Iwate coast/Prefecture) on June 28, 2026.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck northeastern Japan (specifically the Iwate coast/Prefecture) on June 28, 2026.
india
No tsunami warning was issued for the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in northeastern Japan on June 28, 2026.
india
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list for dual-use goods.
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list for dual-use goods.
chinajapanothersea
The National Institute for Defense Studies was included in China’s export-control list.
japanothersea
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list for dual-use goods.
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list for dual-use goods.
japanothersea
The National Institute for Defense Studies is among the Japanese entities added to China's export-control list.
japanothersea
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list.
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list.
indiajapansea
China added another 20 Japanese entities to a separate watch list.
chinaother
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list.
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export-control list.
japanothersea
The National Institute for Defense Studies was included in the export-control list.
japanothersea
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export control blacklist.
China added 20 Japanese entities to an export control blacklist.
othersea
The National Institute for Defense Studies was added to China's export control blacklist.
othersea
China added 20 Japanese entities to its export control list.
China added 20 Japanese entities to its export control list.
othersea
The National Institute for Defense Studies was added to China's export control list.
othersea
China added 20 Japanese entities to its export control list on June 29, 2026.
China added 20 Japanese entities to its export control list on June 29, 2026.
othersea
The National Institute for Defense Studies is one of the 20 Japanese entities added to the export control list.
othersea
The Japan Tourism Agency plans to notify local governments that they may effectively ban "minpaku" private lodging in certain areas through ordinances to protect residential areas from noise, garbage and other nuisances.
The Japan Tourism Agency plans to notify local governments that they may effectively ban "minpaku" private lodging in certain areas through ordinances to protect residential areas from noise, garbage and other nuisances.
japanother
The notice to be sent later this month would mark a reversal of the agency's longstanding stance that banning private lodging is inappropriate from the viewpoint of promoting the service.
other
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Iwate coast.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Iwate coast.
india
No tsunami risk was reported following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Iwate coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
india
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers, measuring a lower 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, and struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture at 7:46 p.m. on Tuesday.
Japanese authorities received reports of 10 people sustaining minor injuries due to the magnitude-5.6 earthquake near Mt. Fuji in central Japan the previous day.
Japanese authorities received reports of 10 people sustaining minor injuries due to the magnitude-5.6 earthquake near Mt. Fuji in central Japan the previous day.
japanother
The earthquake occurred at around 10:28 p.m. on June 26, 2026.
other
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers, measuring a lower 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, and struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture at 7:46 p.m. on Tuesday.
Japan’s high national debt limits its ability to raise interest rates aggressively to defend the yen.
Japan’s high national debt limits its ability to raise interest rates aggressively to defend the yen.
chinaother
Japan is falling into a trap in defending its currency against the US dollar, like Thailand in 1996.
chinaother
Japan is falling into a trap in defending its currency against the US dollar, like Thailand in 1996.
Japan is falling into a trap in defending its currency against the US dollar, like Thailand in 1996.
chinaother
Japan’s large forex reserves make the yen a juicy target, rather than deterring currency predators.
chinaother
A fire broke out at a primary school in Tokyo on June 19, 2026.
A fire broke out at a primary school in Tokyo on June 19, 2026.
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At least one person was injured and sent to hospital.
indiaothersea
A fire broke out at a municipal elementary school in Kita Ward, Tokyo, on June 19, 2026, at around 11 a.m.
A fire broke out at a municipal elementary school in Kita Ward, Tokyo, on June 19, 2026, at around 11 a.m.
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Ten people were injured in the fire.
chinajapan
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture on Tuesday evening.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, injuring 23 people.
A powerful earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday.
A powerful earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5.
other
A powerful earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday.
A powerful earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday.
other
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5.
other
A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast on Monday, April 20, 2026.
A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast on Monday, April 20, 2026.
other
The earthquake occurred at around 4:53 p.m. local time off the coast of Sanriku in northern Japan.
other
Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan at around 4:30 a.m.
Speaking at the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Takaichi made a direct pitch to Pacific leaders.
Tropical Storm Jangmi is lashing Japan’s Ryukyu Islands with damaging winds and torrential rain.
Typhoon Jangmi is set to hit Japan this week, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi renewed her determination to resolve the long-standing abduction issue involving North Korea.
A Japan Airlines passenger jet made an emergency landing at Narita airport near Tokyo due to a mechanical issue, with a tire believed to have burst during takeoff.
Around 20 people were injured in a spraying incident at an ATM in a Tokyo shopping centre.
Around 20 people were injured in a spraying incident at an ATM in a Tokyo shopping centre.
chinaindia
At least 19 people were taken to hospital after a substance was sprayed at an ATM in the Ginza 6 shopping centre.
At least 19 people were taken to hospital after a substance was sprayed at an ATM in the Ginza 6 shopping centre.
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